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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.84, 2,216.32 and 985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.84, 2,216.32 and 985.84 is: 1,359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.84 : 2,216.32 = 985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.84/2,216.32 = 985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.84x = 2,216.32 × 985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.84x = 2,184,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,936.91/1,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.77

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