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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.36, 2,229.11 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.36, 2,229.11 and 907.12 is: 1,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.36 : 2,229.11 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.36/2,229.11 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.36x = 2,229.11 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.36x = 2,022,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,070.26/1,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.78

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