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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.52, 2,414.34 and 569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.52, 2,414.34 and 569.63 is: 854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.52 : 2,414.34 = 569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.52/2,414.34 = 569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.52x = 2,414.34 × 569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.52x = 1,375,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,286.53/1,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.47

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