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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.05, 2,406.09 and 508.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.05, 2,406.09 and 508.51 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.05 : 2,406.09 = 508.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.05/2,406.09 = 508.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.05x = 2,406.09 × 508.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.05x = 1,223,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,520.83/1,604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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