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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.41, 2,406.92 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.41, 2,406.92 and 564.72 is: 847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.41 : 2,406.92 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.41/2,406.92 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.41x = 2,406.92 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.41x = 1,359,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,235.86/1,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.19

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