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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.46, 2,215.74 and 906.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.46, 2,215.74 and 906.97 is: 1,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.46 : 2,215.74 = 906.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.46/2,215.74 = 906.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.46x = 2,215.74 × 906.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.46x = 2,009,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,609.71/1,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.73

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