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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.11, 2,409.21 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.11, 2,409.21 and 785.04 is: 1,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.11 : 2,409.21 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.11/2,409.21 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.11x = 2,409.21 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.11x = 1,891,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,326.22/1,606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.58

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