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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605, 2,407.50 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605, 2,407.50 and 389 is: 583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605 : 2,407.50 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605/2,407.50 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605x = 2,407.50 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605x = 936,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,517.50/1,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.50

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