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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.11, 2,410.67 and 566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.11, 2,410.67 and 566.87 is: 850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.11 : 2,410.67 = 566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.11/2,410.67 = 566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.11x = 2,410.67 × 566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.11x = 1,366,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,536.50/1,607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.31

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