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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.71, 2,408.37 and 509.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.71, 2,408.37 and 509.99 is: 764.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.71 : 2,408.37 = 509.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.71/2,408.37 = 509.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.71x = 2,408.37 × 509.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.71x = 1,228,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,232.57/1,605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.92

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