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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.70, 2,229.54 and 907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.70, 2,229.54 and 907.40 is: 1,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.70 : 2,229.54 = 907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.70/2,229.54 = 907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.70x = 2,229.54 × 907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.70x = 2,023,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,084.60/1,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.14

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