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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.97, 2,206.91 and 1,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.97, 2,206.91 and 1,251.05 is: 1,724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.97 : 2,206.91 = 1,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.97/2,206.91 = 1,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.97x = 2,206.91 × 1,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.97x = 2,760,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,946.85/1,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.55

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