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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.67, 2,217.26 and 908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.67, 2,217.26 and 908.09 is: 1,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.67 : 2,217.26 = 908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.67/2,217.26 = 908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.67x = 2,217.26 × 908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.67x = 2,013,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,471.63/1,606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.20

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