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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.51, 2,216.96 and 907.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.51, 2,216.96 and 907.87 is: 1,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.51 : 2,216.96 = 907.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.51/2,216.96 = 907.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.51x = 2,216.96 × 907.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.51x = 2,012,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,706.94/1,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.84

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