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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.72, 2,408.46 and 510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.72, 2,408.46 and 510.87 is: 766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.72 : 2,408.46 = 510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.72/2,408.46 = 510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.72x = 2,408.46 × 510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.72x = 1,230,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,409.96/1,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.27

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