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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.69, 2,226.76 and 905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.69, 2,226.76 and 905.44 is: 1,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.69 : 2,226.76 = 905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.69/2,226.76 = 905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.69x = 2,226.76 × 905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.69x = 2,016,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,202.73/1,613.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.43

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