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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.88, 2,398.95 and 778.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.88, 2,398.95 and 778.21 is: 1,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.88 : 2,398.95 = 778.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.88/2,398.95 = 778.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.88x = 2,398.95 × 778.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.88x = 1,866,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,874.88/1,600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.16

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