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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.70, 2,220.09 and 979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.70, 2,220.09 and 979.13 is: 1,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.70 : 2,220.09 = 979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.70/2,220.09 = 979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.70x = 2,220.09 × 979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.70x = 2,173,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,751.62/1,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.25

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