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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.11, 2,207.97 and 891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.11, 2,207.97 and 891.81 is: 1,230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.11 : 2,207.97 = 891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.11/2,207.97 = 891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.11x = 2,207.97 × 891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.11x = 1,969,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,089.73/1,600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.60

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