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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.06, 2,406.20 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.06, 2,406.20 and 508.44 is: 762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.06 : 2,406.20 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.06/2,406.20 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.06x = 2,406.20 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.06x = 1,223,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,408.33/1,604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.69

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