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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.11, 2,407.67 and 564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.11, 2,407.67 and 564.87 is: 847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.11 : 2,407.67 = 564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.11/2,407.67 = 564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.11x = 2,407.67 × 564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.11x = 1,360,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,020.55/1,605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.31

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