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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.28, 2,407.82 and 564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.28, 2,407.82 and 564.88 is: 847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.28 : 2,407.82 = 564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.28/2,407.82 = 564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.28x = 2,407.82 × 564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.28x = 1,360,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,129.36/1,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.28

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