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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.63, 2,414.75 and 569.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.63, 2,414.75 and 569.51 is: 854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.63 : 2,414.75 = 569.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.63/2,414.75 = 569.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.63x = 2,414.75 × 569.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.63x = 1,375,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,231.73/1,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.38

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