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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.97, 2,413.64 and 568.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.97, 2,413.64 and 568.75 is: 853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.97 : 2,413.64 = 568.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.97/2,413.64 = 568.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.97x = 2,413.64 × 568.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.97x = 1,372,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,757.75/1,608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.19

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