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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.85, 2,410.22 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.85, 2,410.22 and 511.28 is: 766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.85 : 2,410.22 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.85/2,410.22 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.85x = 2,410.22 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.85x = 1,232,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,286.51/1,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.90

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