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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.49, 2,229.20 and 907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.49, 2,229.20 and 907.42 is: 1,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.49 : 2,229.20 = 907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.49/2,229.20 = 907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.49x = 2,229.20 × 907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.49x = 2,022,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,820.66/1,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.14

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