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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.73, 2,220.21 and 1,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.73, 2,220.21 and 1,183.55 is: 1,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.73 : 2,220.21 = 1,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.73/2,220.21 = 1,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.73x = 2,220.21 × 1,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.73x = 2,627,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,718.44/1,608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.41

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