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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.49, 2,227.82 and 906.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.49, 2,227.82 and 906.42 is: 1,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.49 : 2,227.82 = 906.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.49/2,227.82 = 906.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.49x = 2,227.82 × 906.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.49x = 2,019,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,340.60/1,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.76

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