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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.49, 2,218.03 and 944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.49, 2,218.03 and 944.10 is: 1,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.49 : 2,218.03 = 944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.49/2,218.03 = 944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.49x = 2,218.03 × 944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.49x = 2,094,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,034.99/1,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.68

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