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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.25, 2,217.40 and 943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.25, 2,217.40 and 943.86 is: 1,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.25 : 2,217.40 = 943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.25/2,217.40 = 943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.25x = 2,217.40 × 943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.25x = 2,092,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,912.80/1,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.17

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