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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.21, 2,410.90 and 511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.21, 2,410.90 and 511.66 is: 767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.21 : 2,410.90 = 511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.21/2,410.90 = 511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.21x = 2,410.90 × 511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.21x = 1,233,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,561.09/1,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.52

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