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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.25, 2,218.02 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.25, 2,218.02 and 908.64 is: 1,253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.25 : 2,218.02 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.25/2,218.02 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.25x = 2,218.02 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.25x = 2,015,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,381.69/1,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.93

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