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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.06, 2,208.05 and 891.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.06, 2,208.05 and 891.91 is: 1,230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.06 : 2,208.05 = 891.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.06/2,208.05 = 891.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.06x = 2,208.05 × 891.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.06x = 1,969,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,381.88/1,600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.82

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