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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.63, 2,215.67 and 907.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.63, 2,215.67 and 907.05 is: 1,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.63 : 2,215.67 = 907.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.63/2,215.67 = 907.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.63x = 2,215.67 × 907.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.63x = 2,009,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,718.94/1,605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.67

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