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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.72, 2,208.10 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.72, 2,208.10 and 937.44 is: 1,293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.72 : 2,208.10 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.72/2,208.10 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.72x = 2,208.10 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.72x = 2,069,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,956.58/1,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.14

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