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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.05, 2,407.05 and 564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.05, 2,407.05 and 564.87 is: 847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.05 : 2,407.05 = 564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.05/2,407.05 = 564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.05x = 2,407.05 × 564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.05x = 1,359,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,679.36/1,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.13

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