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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.81, 2,218.73 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.81, 2,218.73 and 944.64 is: 1,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.81 : 2,218.73 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.81/2,218.73 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.81x = 2,218.73 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.81x = 2,095,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,896.38/1,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.58

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