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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.65, 2,408.20 and 566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.65, 2,408.20 and 566.42 is: 849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.65 : 2,408.20 = 566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.65/2,408.20 = 566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.65x = 2,408.20 × 566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.65x = 1,364,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,039.19/1,605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.53

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