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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.52, 2,408.36 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.52, 2,408.36 and 579.52 is: 869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.52 : 2,408.36 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.52/2,408.36 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.52x = 2,408.36 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.52x = 1,395,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,692.79/1,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.31

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