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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.91, 2,409.21 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.91, 2,409.21 and 565.87 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.91 : 2,409.21 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.91/2,409.21 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.91x = 2,409.21 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.91x = 1,363,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,291.52/1,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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