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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.44, 2,414.35 and 569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.44, 2,414.35 and 569.23 is: 853.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.44 : 2,414.35 = 569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.44/2,414.35 = 569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.44x = 2,414.35 × 569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.44x = 1,374,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,320.45/1,609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.91

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