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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.31, 2,216.90 and 943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.31, 2,216.90 and 943.22 is: 1,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.31 : 2,216.90 = 943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.31/2,216.90 = 943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.31x = 2,216.90 × 943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.31x = 2,091,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,032.32/1,606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.76

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