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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.70, 2,219.85 and 910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.70, 2,219.85 and 910.06 is: 1,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.70 : 2,219.85 = 910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.70/2,219.85 = 910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.70x = 2,219.85 × 910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.70x = 2,020,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,196.69/1,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.79

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