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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.83, 2,218.46 and 1,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.83, 2,218.46 and 1,084.95 is: 1,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.83 : 2,218.46 = 1,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.83/2,218.46 = 1,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.83x = 2,218.46 × 1,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.83x = 2,406,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,912.75/1,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.13

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