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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.04, 2,207.62 and 937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.04, 2,207.62 and 937.06 is: 1,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.04 : 2,207.62 = 937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.04/2,207.62 = 937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.04x = 2,207.62 × 937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.04x = 2,068,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,672.40/1,600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.89

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