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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.09, 2,410.98 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.09, 2,410.98 and 511.55 is: 767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.09 : 2,410.98 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.09/2,410.98 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.09x = 2,410.98 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.09x = 1,233,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,322.21/1,607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.43

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