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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606, 2,216.28 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606, 2,216.28 and 907.44 is: 1,252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606 : 2,216.28 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606/2,216.28 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606x = 2,216.28 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606x = 2,011,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,141.12/1,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.27

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