Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.64, 2,216 and 907
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,605.64, 2,216 and 907 is: 1,251.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,605.64 : 2,216 = 907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,605.64/2,216 = 907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,605.64x = 2,216 × 907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,605.64x = 2,009,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,009,912/1,605.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,251.78
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