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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.64, 2,229.42 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.64, 2,229.42 and 907.56 is: 1,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.64 : 2,229.42 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.64/2,229.42 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.64x = 2,229.42 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.64x = 2,023,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,327.88/1,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.34

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