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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.08, 2,228.99 and 907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.08, 2,228.99 and 907.04 is: 1,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.08 : 2,228.99 = 907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.08/2,228.99 = 907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.08x = 2,228.99 × 907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.08x = 2,021,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,783.09/1,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.82

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