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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.03, 2,410.41 and 511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.03, 2,410.41 and 511.37 is: 767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.03 : 2,410.41 = 511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.03/2,410.41 = 511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.03x = 2,410.41 × 511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.03x = 1,232,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,611.36/1,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.01

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