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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.69, 2,410.03 and 838.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.69, 2,410.03 and 838.69 is: 1,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.69 : 2,410.03 = 838.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.69/2,410.03 = 838.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.69x = 2,410.03 × 838.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.69x = 2,021,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,253.91/1,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.03

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