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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.70, 2,410.29 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.70, 2,410.29 and 511.11 is: 766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.70 : 2,410.29 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.70/2,410.29 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.70x = 2,410.29 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.70x = 1,231,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,923.32/1,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.74

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