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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.71, 2,229.64 and 907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.71, 2,229.64 and 907.57 is: 1,252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.71 : 2,229.64 = 907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.71/2,229.64 = 907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.71x = 2,229.64 × 907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.71x = 2,023,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,554.37/1,615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.42

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