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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.71, 2,399.51 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.71, 2,399.51 and 984.60 is: 1,475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.71 : 2,399.51 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.71/2,399.51 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.71x = 2,399.51 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.71x = 2,362,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,557.55/1,600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.94

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