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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.53, 2,409.57 and 510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.53, 2,409.57 and 510.90 is: 766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.53 : 2,409.57 = 510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.53/2,409.57 = 510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.53x = 2,409.57 × 510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.53x = 1,231,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,049.31/1,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.28

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