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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.52, 2,411.40 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.52, 2,411.40 and 511.86 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.52 : 2,411.40 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.52/2,411.40 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.52x = 2,411.40 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.52x = 1,234,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,299.20/1,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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