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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.06, 2,208.08 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.06, 2,208.08 and 901.44 is: 1,243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.06 : 2,208.08 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.06/2,208.08 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.06x = 2,208.08 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.06x = 1,990,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,451.64/1,600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.99

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