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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.44, 2,219.76 and 909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.44, 2,219.76 and 909.84 is: 1,255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.44 : 2,219.76 = 909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.44/2,219.76 = 909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.44x = 2,219.76 × 909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.44x = 2,019,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,626.44/1,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.64

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