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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.72, 2,401.80 and 1,053.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.72, 2,401.80 and 1,053.16 is: 1,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.72 : 2,401.80 = 1,053.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.72/2,401.80 = 1,053.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.72x = 2,401.80 × 1,053.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.72x = 2,529,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,479.69/1,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.21

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