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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.98, 2,408.97 and 921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.98, 2,408.97 and 921.50 is: 1,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.98 : 2,408.97 = 921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.98/2,408.97 = 921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.98x = 2,408.97 × 921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.98x = 2,219,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,865.86/1,605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.25

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