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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.69, 2,408.75 and 565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.69, 2,408.75 and 565.45 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.69 : 2,408.75 = 565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.69/2,408.75 = 565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.69x = 2,408.75 × 565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.69x = 1,362,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,023.08/1,605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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