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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.29, 2,219.46 and 909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.29, 2,219.46 and 909.65 is: 1,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.29 : 2,219.46 = 909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.29/2,219.46 = 909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.29x = 2,219.46 × 909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.29x = 2,018,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,931.79/1,608.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.33

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