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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.21, 2,407.65 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.21, 2,407.65 and 564.94 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.21 : 2,407.65 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.21/2,407.65 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.21x = 2,407.65 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.21x = 1,360,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,162.93/1,605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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