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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.83, 2,229.84 and 907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.83, 2,229.84 and 907.67 is: 1,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.83 : 2,229.84 = 907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.83/2,229.84 = 907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.83x = 2,229.84 × 907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.83x = 2,023,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,947.72/1,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.57

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