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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.92, 2,218.80 and 944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.92, 2,218.80 and 944.80 is: 1,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.92 : 2,218.80 = 944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.92/2,218.80 = 944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.92x = 2,218.80 × 944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.92x = 2,096,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,322.24/1,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.75

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