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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.56, 2,408.67 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.56, 2,408.67 and 565.58 is: 848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.56 : 2,408.67 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.56/2,408.67 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.56x = 2,408.67 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.56x = 1,362,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,301.60/1,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.49

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