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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.72, 2,228.28 and 906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.72, 2,228.28 and 906.60 is: 1,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.72 : 2,228.28 = 906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.72/2,228.28 = 906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.72x = 2,228.28 × 906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.72x = 2,020,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,158.65/1,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.09

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