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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.60, 2,220.08 and 910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.60, 2,220.08 and 910 is: 1,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.60 : 2,220.08 = 910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.60/2,220.08 = 910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.60x = 2,220.08 × 910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.60x = 2,020,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,272.80/1,608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.92

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