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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.52, 2,229.31 and 907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.52, 2,229.31 and 907.38 is: 1,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.52 : 2,229.31 = 907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.52/2,229.31 = 907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.52x = 2,229.31 × 907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.52x = 2,022,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,831.31/1,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.12

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