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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.02, 2,216.04 and 942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.02, 2,216.04 and 942.78 is: 1,300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.02 : 2,216.04 = 942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.02/2,216.04 = 942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.02x = 2,216.04 × 942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.02x = 2,089,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,238.19/1,606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.88

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