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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.39, 2,207.41 and 1,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.39, 2,207.41 and 1,127.35 is: 1,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.39 : 2,207.41 = 1,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.39/2,207.41 = 1,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.39x = 2,207.41 × 1,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.39x = 2,488,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,523.66/1,600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.95

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