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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.38, 2,215.42 and 906.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.38, 2,215.42 and 906.75 is: 1,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.38 : 2,215.42 = 906.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.38/2,215.42 = 906.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.38x = 2,215.42 × 906.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.38x = 2,008,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,829.82/1,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.32

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