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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.29, 2,220.92 and 901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.29, 2,220.92 and 901.19 is: 1,243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.29 : 2,220.92 = 901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.29/2,220.92 = 901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.29x = 2,220.92 × 901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.29x = 2,001,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,478.70/1,609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.70

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