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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.62, 2,220.27 and 910.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.62, 2,220.27 and 910.22 is: 1,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.62 : 2,220.27 = 910.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.62/2,220.27 = 910.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.62x = 2,220.27 × 910.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.62x = 2,020,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,934.16/1,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.32

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