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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.52, 2,216.49 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.52, 2,216.49 and 907.76 is: 1,252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.52 : 2,216.49 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.52/2,216.49 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.52x = 2,216.49 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.52x = 2,012,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,040.96/1,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.42

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