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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.10, 2,407.67 and 509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.10, 2,407.67 and 509.48 is: 764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.10 : 2,407.67 = 509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.10/2,407.67 = 509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.10x = 2,407.67 × 509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.10x = 1,226,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,659.71/1,605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.23

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