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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.49, 2,209.54 and 1,105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.49, 2,209.54 and 1,105.79 is: 1,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.49 : 2,209.54 = 1,105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.49/2,209.54 = 1,105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.49x = 2,209.54 × 1,105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.49x = 2,443,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,276.19/1,600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.58

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