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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.06, 2,410.97 and 511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.06, 2,410.97 and 511.43 is: 767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.06 : 2,410.97 = 511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.06/2,410.97 = 511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.06x = 2,410.97 × 511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.06x = 1,233,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,042.39/1,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.27

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