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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.30, 2,218.05 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.30, 2,218.05 and 944.22 is: 1,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.30 : 2,218.05 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.30/2,218.05 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.30x = 2,218.05 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.30x = 2,094,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,327.17/1,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.01

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