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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.41, 2,218.49 and 944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.41, 2,218.49 and 944.20 is: 1,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.41 : 2,218.49 = 944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.41/2,218.49 = 944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.41x = 2,218.49 × 944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.41x = 2,094,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,698.26/1,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.15

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