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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.53, 2,228.24 and 906.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.53, 2,228.24 and 906.49 is: 1,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.53 : 2,228.24 = 906.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.53/2,228.24 = 906.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.53x = 2,228.24 × 906.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.53x = 2,019,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,877.28/1,614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.06

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