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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.89, 2,401.54 and 626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.89, 2,401.54 and 626.86 is: 940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.89 : 2,401.54 = 626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.89/2,401.54 = 626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.89x = 2,401.54 × 626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.89x = 1,505,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,429.36/1,600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.37

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