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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.04, 2,411.10 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.04, 2,411.10 and 511.56 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.04 : 2,411.10 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.04/2,411.10 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.04x = 2,411.10 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.04x = 1,233,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,422.32/1,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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