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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.38, 2,414.36 and 569.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.38, 2,414.36 and 569.99 is: 855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.38 : 2,414.36 = 569.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.38/2,414.36 = 569.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.38x = 2,414.36 × 569.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.38x = 1,376,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,151.73/1,609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.08

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