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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.44, 2,220.93 and 946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.44, 2,220.93 and 946.41 is: 1,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.44 : 2,220.93 = 946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.44/2,220.93 = 946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.44x = 2,220.93 × 946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.44x = 2,101,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,910.36/1,609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.99

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