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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.48, 2,407.54 and 509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.48, 2,407.54 and 509.55 is: 764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.48 : 2,407.54 = 509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.48/2,407.54 = 509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.48x = 2,407.54 × 509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.48x = 1,226,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,762.01/1,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.11

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