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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.07, 2,228.84 and 906.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.07, 2,228.84 and 906.97 is: 1,251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.07 : 2,228.84 = 906.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.07/2,228.84 = 906.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.07x = 2,228.84 × 906.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.07x = 2,021,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,480.91/1,615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.64

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