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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.54, 2,218.58 and 944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.54, 2,218.58 and 944.61 is: 1,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.54 : 2,218.58 = 944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.54/2,218.58 = 944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.54x = 2,218.58 × 944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.54x = 2,095,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,688.13/1,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.67

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