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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.79, 2,216.36 and 942.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.79, 2,216.36 and 942.86 is: 1,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.79 : 2,216.36 = 942.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.79/2,216.36 = 942.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.79x = 2,216.36 × 942.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.79x = 2,089,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,706.11/1,605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.36

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