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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.46, 2,216.84 and 943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.46, 2,216.84 and 943.88 is: 1,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.46 : 2,216.84 = 943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.46/2,216.84 = 943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.46x = 2,216.84 × 943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.46x = 2,092,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,415.14/1,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.50

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