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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.24, 2,407.56 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.24, 2,407.56 and 565.20 is: 847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.24 : 2,407.56 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.24/2,407.56 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.24x = 2,407.56 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.24x = 1,360,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,752.91/1,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.69

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