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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.73, 2,401.13 and 626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.73, 2,401.13 and 626.87 is: 940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.73 : 2,401.13 = 626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.73/2,401.13 = 626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.73x = 2,401.13 × 626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.73x = 1,505,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,193.23/1,600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.32

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