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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.84, 2,220.04 and 1,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.84, 2,220.04 and 1,189.44 is: 1,641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.84 : 2,220.04 = 1,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.84/2,220.04 = 1,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.84x = 2,220.04 × 1,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.84x = 2,640,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,604.38/1,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.31

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