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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.64, 2,220.16 and 1,019.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.64, 2,220.16 and 1,019.23 is: 1,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.64 : 2,220.16 = 1,019.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.64/2,220.16 = 1,019.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.64x = 2,220.16 × 1,019.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.64x = 2,262,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,853.68/1,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.69

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