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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.16, 2,229.05 and 907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.16, 2,229.05 and 907.16 is: 1,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.16 : 2,229.05 = 907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.16/2,229.05 = 907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.16x = 2,229.05 × 907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.16x = 2,022,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,096.12/1,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.95

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