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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.08, 2,215.74 and 907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.08, 2,215.74 and 907.32 is: 1,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.08 : 2,215.74 = 907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.08/2,215.74 = 907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.08x = 2,215.74 × 907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.08x = 2,010,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,385.22/1,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.73

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