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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.38, 2,220.94 and 873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.38, 2,220.94 and 873.38 is: 1,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.38 : 2,220.94 = 873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.38/2,220.94 = 873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.38x = 2,220.94 × 873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.38x = 1,939,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,713.47/1,609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.26

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