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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.56, 2,209.86 and 1,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.56, 2,209.86 and 1,003.29 is: 1,385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.56 : 2,209.86 = 1,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.56/2,209.86 = 1,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.56x = 2,209.86 × 1,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.56x = 2,217,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,130.44/1,600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.22

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