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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.92, 2,408.81 and 865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.92, 2,408.81 and 865.72 is: 1,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.92 : 2,408.81 = 865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.92/2,408.81 = 865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.92x = 2,408.81 × 865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.92x = 2,085,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,353.68/1,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.93

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