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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.22, 2,406.30 and 508.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.22, 2,406.30 and 508.65 is: 762.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.22 : 2,406.30 = 508.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.22/2,406.30 = 508.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.22x = 2,406.30 × 508.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.22x = 1,223,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,964.50/1,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.97

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