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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.22, 2,218.16 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.22, 2,218.16 and 908.72 is: 1,254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.22 : 2,218.16 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.22/2,218.16 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.22x = 2,218.16 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.22x = 2,015,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,686.36/1,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.14

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