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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.55, 2,406.66 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.55, 2,406.66 and 565.05 is: 847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.55 : 2,406.66 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.55/2,406.66 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.55x = 2,406.66 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.55x = 1,359,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,883.23/1,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.52

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