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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609, 2,220.42 and 910.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609, 2,220.42 and 910.38 is: 1,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609 : 2,220.42 = 910.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609/2,220.42 = 910.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609x = 2,220.42 × 910.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609x = 2,021,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,414.86/1,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.32

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