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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.81, 2,411.62 and 868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.81, 2,411.62 and 868.65 is: 1,302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.81 : 2,411.62 = 868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.81/2,411.62 = 868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.81x = 2,411.62 × 868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.81x = 2,094,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,854.17/1,608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.11

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