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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.82, 2,217.44 and 908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.82, 2,217.44 and 908.18 is: 1,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.82 : 2,217.44 = 908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.82/2,217.44 = 908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.82x = 2,217.44 × 908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.82x = 2,013,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,834.66/1,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.30

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