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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.95, 2,216.72 and 943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.95, 2,216.72 and 943.07 is: 1,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.95 : 2,216.72 = 943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.95/2,216.72 = 943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.95x = 2,216.72 × 943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.95x = 2,090,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,522.13/1,605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.74

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