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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.62, 2,217.17 and 943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.62, 2,217.17 and 943.95 is: 1,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.62 : 2,217.17 = 943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.62/2,217.17 = 943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.62x = 2,217.17 × 943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.62x = 2,092,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,897.62/1,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.67

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