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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.38, 2,208.56 and 901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.38, 2,208.56 and 901.75 is: 1,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.38 : 2,208.56 = 901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.38/2,208.56 = 901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.38x = 2,208.56 × 901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.38x = 1,991,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,568.98/1,600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.44

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