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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.59, 2,228.13 and 906.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.59, 2,228.13 and 906.33 is: 1,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.59 : 2,228.13 = 906.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.59/2,228.13 = 906.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.59x = 2,228.13 × 906.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.59x = 2,019,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,427.77/1,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.74

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