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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.55, 2,406.90 and 508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.55, 2,406.90 and 508.89 is: 763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.55 : 2,406.90 = 508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.55/2,406.90 = 508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.55x = 2,406.90 × 508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.55x = 1,224,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,844.80/1,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.36

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