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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.91, 2,411.23 and 567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.91, 2,411.23 and 567.69 is: 851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.91 : 2,411.23 = 567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.91/2,411.23 = 567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.91x = 2,411.23 × 567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.91x = 1,368,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,831.16/1,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.31

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