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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.41, 2,411.10 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.41, 2,411.10 and 511.76 is: 767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.41 : 2,411.10 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.41/2,411.10 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.41x = 2,411.10 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.41x = 1,233,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,908.00/1,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.64

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