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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.60, 2,229.77 and 907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.60, 2,229.77 and 907.73 is: 1,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.60 : 2,229.77 = 907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.60/2,229.77 = 907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.60x = 2,229.77 × 907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.60x = 2,024,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,028.60/1,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.80

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