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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.36, 2,218.17 and 944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.36, 2,218.17 and 944.42 is: 1,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.36 : 2,218.17 = 944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.36/2,218.17 = 944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.36x = 2,218.17 × 944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.36x = 2,094,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,884.11/1,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.31

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