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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.38, 2,408.35 and 509.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.38, 2,408.35 and 509.78 is: 764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.38 : 2,408.35 = 509.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.38/2,408.35 = 509.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.38x = 2,408.35 × 509.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.38x = 1,227,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,728.66/1,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.76

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