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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.93, 2,408.53 and 579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.93, 2,408.53 and 579.93 is: 869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.93 : 2,408.53 = 579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.93/2,408.53 = 579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.93x = 2,408.53 × 579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.93x = 1,396,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,778.80/1,605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.76

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