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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.64, 2,409.95 and 826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.64, 2,409.95 and 826.86 is: 1,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.64 : 2,409.95 = 826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.64/2,409.95 = 826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.64x = 2,409.95 × 826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.64x = 1,992,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,702.36/1,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.30

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