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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.13, 2,404.72 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.13, 2,404.72 and 508.26 is: 762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.13 : 2,404.72 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.13/2,404.72 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.13x = 2,404.72 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.13x = 1,222,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,222.99/1,603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.40

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