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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.76, 2,208.43 and 1,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.76, 2,208.43 and 1,182.11 is: 1,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.76 : 2,208.43 = 1,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.76/2,208.43 = 1,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.76x = 2,208.43 × 1,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.76x = 2,610,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,597.62/1,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.85

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