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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.43, 2,218.17 and 944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.43, 2,218.17 and 944.28 is: 1,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.43 : 2,218.17 = 944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.43/2,218.17 = 944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.43x = 2,218.17 × 944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.43x = 2,094,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,573.57/1,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.06

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