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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.92, 2,406.12 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.92, 2,406.12 and 507.92 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.92 : 2,406.12 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.92/2,406.12 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.92x = 2,406.12 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.92x = 1,222,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,116.47/1,603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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