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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.71, 2,400.38 and 943.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.71, 2,400.38 and 943.90 is: 1,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.71 : 2,400.38 = 943.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.71/2,400.38 = 943.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.71x = 2,400.38 × 943.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.71x = 2,265,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,711.50/1,600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.44

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