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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,616.97, 2,231.37 and 908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,616.97, 2,231.37 and 908.82 is: 1,254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,616.97 : 2,231.37 = 908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,616.97/2,231.37 = 908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,616.97x = 2,231.37 × 908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,616.97x = 2,027,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,913.68/1,616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.14

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