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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.78, 2,215.92 and 907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.78, 2,215.92 and 907.14 is: 1,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.78 : 2,215.92 = 907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.78/2,215.92 = 907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.78x = 2,215.92 × 907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.78x = 2,010,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,149.67/1,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.82

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