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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.26, 2,410.17 and 511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.26, 2,410.17 and 511.42 is: 766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.26 : 2,410.17 = 511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.26/2,410.17 = 511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.26x = 2,410.17 × 511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.26x = 1,232,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,609.14/1,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.90

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