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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.96, 2,226.72 and 905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.96, 2,226.72 and 905.68 is: 1,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.96 : 2,226.72 = 905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.96/2,226.72 = 905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.96x = 2,226.72 × 905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.96x = 2,016,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,701.95/1,613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.54

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