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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.44, 2,215.94 and 985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.44, 2,215.94 and 985 is: 1,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.44 : 2,215.94 = 985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.44/2,215.94 = 985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.44x = 2,215.94 × 985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.44x = 2,182,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,700.90/1,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.72

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