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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.71, 2,216.73 and 943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.71, 2,216.73 and 943.32 is: 1,301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.71 : 2,216.73 = 943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.71/2,216.73 = 943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.71x = 2,216.73 × 943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.71x = 2,091,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,085.74/1,606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.47

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