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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.08, 2,219.14 and 909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.08, 2,219.14 and 909.46 is: 1,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.08 : 2,219.14 = 909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.08/2,219.14 = 909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.08x = 2,219.14 × 909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.08x = 2,018,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,219.06/1,608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.05

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