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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.21, 2,215.17 and 906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.21, 2,215.17 and 906.59 is: 1,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.21 : 2,215.17 = 906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.21/2,215.17 = 906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.21x = 2,215.17 × 906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.21x = 2,008,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,250.97/1,605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.08

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