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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.46, 2,411.38 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.46, 2,411.38 and 511.44 is: 767.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.46 : 2,411.38 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.46/2,411.38 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.46x = 2,411.38 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.46x = 1,233,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,276.19/1,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.22

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