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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.62, 2,226.75 and 905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.62, 2,226.75 and 905.59 is: 1,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.62 : 2,226.75 = 905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.62/2,226.75 = 905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.62x = 2,226.75 × 905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.62x = 2,016,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,522.53/1,613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.69

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