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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.32, 2,216.97 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.32, 2,216.97 and 943.04 is: 1,301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.32 : 2,216.97 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.32/2,216.97 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.32x = 2,216.97 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.32x = 2,090,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,691.41/1,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.54

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