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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.51, 2,220.04 and 945.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.51, 2,220.04 and 945.33 is: 1,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.51 : 2,220.04 = 945.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.51/2,220.04 = 945.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.51x = 2,220.04 × 945.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.51x = 2,098,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,670.41/1,608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.73

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