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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.58, 2,411.16 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.58, 2,411.16 and 567.54 is: 851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.58 : 2,411.16 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.58/2,411.16 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.58x = 2,411.16 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.58x = 1,368,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,429.75/1,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.24

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