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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.04, 2,217.48 and 943.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.04, 2,217.48 and 943.64 is: 1,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.04 : 2,217.48 = 943.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.04/2,217.48 = 943.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.04x = 2,217.48 × 943.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.04x = 2,092,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,502.83/1,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.09

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