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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.43, 2,229.16 and 907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.43, 2,229.16 and 907.24 is: 1,251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.43 : 2,229.16 = 907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.43/2,229.16 = 907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.43x = 2,229.16 × 907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.43x = 2,022,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,383.12/1,615.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.92

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