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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.26, 2,214.62 and 906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.26, 2,214.62 and 906.50 is: 1,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.26 : 2,214.62 = 906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.26/2,214.62 = 906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.26x = 2,214.62 × 906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.26x = 2,007,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,553.03/1,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.61

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