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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.52, 2,219.50 and 909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.52, 2,219.50 and 909.80 is: 1,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.52 : 2,219.50 = 909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.52/2,219.50 = 909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.52x = 2,219.50 × 909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.52x = 2,019,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,301.10/1,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.38

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