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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.40, 2,405.12 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.40, 2,405.12 and 507.77 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.40 : 2,405.12 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.40/2,405.12 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.40x = 2,405.12 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.40x = 1,221,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,247.78/1,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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