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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.10, 2,217.42 and 943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.10, 2,217.42 and 943.98 is: 1,302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.10 : 2,217.42 = 943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.10/2,217.42 = 943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.10x = 2,217.42 × 943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.10x = 2,093,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,200.13/1,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.47

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