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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.02, 2,217.72 and 908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.02, 2,217.72 and 908.26 is: 1,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.02 : 2,217.72 = 908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.02/2,217.72 = 908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.02x = 2,217.72 × 908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.02x = 2,014,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,266.37/1,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.42

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