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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.38, 2,399.52 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.38, 2,399.52 and 767.88 is: 1,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.38 : 2,399.52 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.38/2,399.52 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.38x = 2,399.52 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.38x = 1,842,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,543.42/1,600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.32

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