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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.32, 2,218.20 and 908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.32, 2,218.20 and 908.70 is: 1,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.32 : 2,218.20 = 908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.32/2,218.20 = 908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.32x = 2,218.20 × 908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.32x = 2,015,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,678.34/1,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.06

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