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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.64, 2,399.38 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.64, 2,399.38 and 676.44 is: 1,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.64 : 2,399.38 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.64/2,399.38 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.64x = 2,399.38 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.64x = 1,623,036.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,036.61/1,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.99

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