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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.51, 2,218.66 and 944.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.51, 2,218.66 and 944.33 is: 1,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.51 : 2,218.66 = 944.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.51/2,218.66 = 944.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.51x = 2,218.66 × 944.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.51x = 2,095,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,133.74/1,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.34

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