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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.87, 2,217.42 and 908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.87, 2,217.42 and 908.26 is: 1,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.87 : 2,217.42 = 908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.87/2,217.42 = 908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.87x = 2,217.42 × 908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.87x = 2,013,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,993.89/1,606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.36

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