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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.79, 2,228.25 and 906.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.79, 2,228.25 and 906.43 is: 1,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.79 : 2,228.25 = 906.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.79/2,228.25 = 906.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.79x = 2,228.25 × 906.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.79x = 2,019,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,752.65/1,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.78

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