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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.63, 2,220.20 and 946.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.63, 2,220.20 and 946.05 is: 1,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.63 : 2,220.20 = 946.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.63/2,220.20 = 946.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.63x = 2,220.20 × 946.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.63x = 2,100,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,415.48/1,608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.72

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