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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.73, 2,228.07 and 906.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.73, 2,228.07 and 906.61 is: 1,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.73 : 2,228.07 = 906.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.73/2,228.07 = 906.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.73x = 2,228.07 × 906.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.73x = 2,019,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,990.54/1,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.98

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