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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.62, 2,406.24 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.62, 2,406.24 and 564.12 is: 846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.62 : 2,406.24 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.62/2,406.24 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.62x = 2,406.24 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.62x = 1,357,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,408.11/1,603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.46

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