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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.92, 2,408.38 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.92, 2,408.38 and 865.08 is: 1,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.92 : 2,408.38 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.92/2,408.38 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.92x = 2,408.38 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.92x = 2,083,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,441.37/1,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.35

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