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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.74, 2,219.91 and 1,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.74, 2,219.91 and 1,019.06 is: 1,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.74 : 2,219.91 = 1,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.74/2,219.91 = 1,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.74x = 2,219.91 × 1,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.74x = 2,262,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,221.48/1,608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.21

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