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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.23, 2,218.30 and 944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.23, 2,218.30 and 944.30 is: 1,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.23 : 2,218.30 = 944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.23/2,218.30 = 944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.23x = 2,218.30 × 944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.23x = 2,094,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,740.69/1,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.32

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