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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.16, 2,413.52 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.16, 2,413.52 and 569.19 is: 853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.16 : 2,413.52 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.16/2,413.52 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.16x = 2,413.52 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.16x = 1,373,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,748.60/1,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.71

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