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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.53, 2,216.64 and 943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.53, 2,216.64 and 943.14 is: 1,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.53 : 2,216.64 = 943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.53/2,216.64 = 943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.53x = 2,216.64 × 943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.53x = 2,090,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,601.85/1,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.32

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