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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.71, 2,217.15 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.71, 2,217.15 and 943.50 is: 1,301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.71 : 2,217.15 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.71/2,217.15 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.71x = 2,217.15 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.71x = 2,091,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,881.03/1,606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.97

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