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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.74, 2,221.45 and 946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.74, 2,221.45 and 946.80 is: 1,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.74 : 2,221.45 = 946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.74/2,221.45 = 946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.74x = 2,221.45 × 946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.74x = 2,103,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,268.86/1,609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.59

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