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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.58, 2,229.62 and 907.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.58, 2,229.62 and 907.43 is: 1,252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.58 : 2,229.62 = 907.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.58/2,229.62 = 907.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.58x = 2,229.62 × 907.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.58x = 2,023,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,208.39/1,615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.31

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