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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.49, 2,411.70 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.49, 2,411.70 and 511.92 is: 768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.49 : 2,411.70 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.49/2,411.70 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.49x = 2,411.70 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.49x = 1,234,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,597.46/1,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.03

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