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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.91, 2,409.74 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.91, 2,409.74 and 566.69 is: 849.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.91 : 2,409.74 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.91/2,409.74 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.91x = 2,409.74 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.91x = 1,365,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,572.73/1,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.81

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