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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.29, 2,217.35 and 943.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.29, 2,217.35 and 943.85 is: 1,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.29 : 2,217.35 = 943.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.29/2,217.35 = 943.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.29x = 2,217.35 × 943.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.29x = 2,092,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,853.70/1,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.10

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