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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.26, 2,216.62 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.26, 2,216.62 and 907.76 is: 1,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.26 : 2,216.62 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.26/2,216.62 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.26x = 2,216.62 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.26x = 2,012,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,158.97/1,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.70

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