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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.96, 2,401.86 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.96, 2,401.86 and 676 is: 1,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.96 : 2,401.86 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.96/2,401.86 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.96x = 2,401.86 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.96x = 1,623,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,657.36/1,600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.18

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