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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.03, 2,407.41 and 509.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.03, 2,407.41 and 509.37 is: 764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.03 : 2,407.41 = 509.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.03/2,407.41 = 509.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.03x = 2,407.41 × 509.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.03x = 1,226,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,262.43/1,605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.01

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