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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.47, 2,218.41 and 944.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.47, 2,218.41 and 944.43 is: 1,303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.47 : 2,218.41 = 944.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.47/2,218.41 = 944.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.47x = 2,218.41 × 944.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.47x = 2,095,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,146.01/1,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.38

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