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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.44, 2,216.76 and 985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.44, 2,216.76 and 985.44 is: 1,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.44 : 2,216.76 = 985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.44/2,216.76 = 985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.44x = 2,216.76 × 985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.44x = 2,184,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,483.97/1,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.83

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