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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.83, 2,395.98 and 1,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.83, 2,395.98 and 1,130.27 is: 1,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.83 : 2,395.98 = 1,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.83/2,395.98 = 1,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.83x = 2,395.98 × 1,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.83x = 2,708,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,105.81/1,600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.69

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