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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.41, 2,228.06 and 906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.41, 2,228.06 and 906.44 is: 1,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.41 : 2,228.06 = 906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.41/2,228.06 = 906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.41x = 2,228.06 × 906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.41x = 2,019,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,593.83/1,614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.98

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