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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.81, 2,410.22 and 838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.81, 2,410.22 and 838.81 is: 1,258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.81 : 2,410.22 = 838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.81/2,410.22 = 838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.81x = 2,410.22 × 838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.81x = 2,021,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,712.44/1,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.22

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