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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.02, 2,214.74 and 906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.02, 2,214.74 and 906.39 is: 1,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.02 : 2,214.74 = 906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.02/2,214.74 = 906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.02x = 2,214.74 × 906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.02x = 2,007,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,420.45/1,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.72

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