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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.14, 2,216.45 and 897.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.14, 2,216.45 and 897.94 is: 1,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.14 : 2,216.45 = 897.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.14/2,216.45 = 897.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.14x = 2,216.45 × 897.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.14x = 1,990,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,234.62/1,606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.14

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