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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.13, 2,218.04 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.13, 2,218.04 and 899.10 is: 1,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.13 : 2,218.04 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.13/2,218.04 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.13x = 2,218.04 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.13x = 1,994,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,239.76/1,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.87

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