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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.46, 2,405.60 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.46, 2,405.60 and 507.74 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.46 : 2,405.60 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.46/2,405.60 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.46x = 2,405.60 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.46x = 1,221,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,406.68/1,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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