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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.43, 2,410.80 and 511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.43, 2,410.80 and 511.89 is: 767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.43 : 2,410.80 = 511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.43/2,410.80 = 511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.43x = 2,410.80 × 511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.43x = 1,234,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,064.41/1,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.73

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