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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.84, 2,220.36 and 910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.84, 2,220.36 and 910.44 is: 1,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.84 : 2,220.36 = 910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.84/2,220.36 = 910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.84x = 2,220.36 × 910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.84x = 2,021,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,504.56/1,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.50

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