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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.97, 2,214.81 and 906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.97, 2,214.81 and 906.39 is: 1,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.97 : 2,214.81 = 906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.97/2,214.81 = 906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.97x = 2,214.81 × 906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.97x = 2,007,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,481.64/1,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.79

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