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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.96, 2,228.10 and 906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.96, 2,228.10 and 906.68 is: 1,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.96 : 2,228.10 = 906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.96/2,228.10 = 906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.96x = 2,228.10 × 906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.96x = 2,020,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,173.71/1,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.91

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