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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.64, 2,227.68 and 906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.64, 2,227.68 and 906.38 is: 1,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.64 : 2,227.68 = 906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.64/2,227.68 = 906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.64x = 2,227.68 × 906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.64x = 2,019,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,124.60/1,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.51

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