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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.63, 2,217.33 and 908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.63, 2,217.33 and 908.05 is: 1,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.63 : 2,217.33 = 908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.63/2,217.33 = 908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.63x = 2,217.33 × 908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.63x = 2,013,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,430.88/1,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.21

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