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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.21, 2,216.55 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.21, 2,216.55 and 943.45 is: 1,301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.21 : 2,216.55 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.21/2,216.55 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.21x = 2,216.55 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.21x = 2,091,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,204.10/1,606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.95

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