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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.43, 2,218.01 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.43, 2,218.01 and 944.22 is: 1,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.43 : 2,218.01 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.43/2,218.01 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.43x = 2,218.01 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.43x = 2,094,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,284.68/1,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.88

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