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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.61, 2,215.63 and 906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.61, 2,215.63 and 906.94 is: 1,251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.61 : 2,215.63 = 906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.61/2,215.63 = 906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.61x = 2,215.63 × 906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.61x = 2,009,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,439.07/1,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.51

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