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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.80, 2,217.78 and 943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.80, 2,217.78 and 943.86 is: 1,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.80 : 2,217.78 = 943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.80/2,217.78 = 943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.80x = 2,217.78 × 943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.80x = 2,093,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,273.83/1,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.76

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