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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.81, 2,412.40 and 568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.81, 2,412.40 and 568.55 is: 853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.81 : 2,412.40 = 568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.81/2,412.40 = 568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.81x = 2,412.40 × 568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.81x = 1,371,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,570.02/1,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.07

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