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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.76, 2,215.92 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.76, 2,215.92 and 907.12 is: 1,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.76 : 2,215.92 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.76/2,215.92 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.76x = 2,215.92 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.76x = 2,010,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,105.35/1,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.81

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