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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.52, 2,218.32 and 908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.52, 2,218.32 and 908.96 is: 1,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.52 : 2,218.32 = 908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.52/2,218.32 = 908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.52x = 2,218.32 × 908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.52x = 2,016,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,364.15/1,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.33

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