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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.56, 2,227.97 and 906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.56, 2,227.97 and 906.35 is: 1,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.56 : 2,227.97 = 906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.56/2,227.97 = 906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.56x = 2,227.97 × 906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.56x = 2,019,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,320.61/1,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.69

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