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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.66, 2,411.56 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.66, 2,411.56 and 511.92 is: 767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.66 : 2,411.56 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.66/2,411.56 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.66x = 2,411.56 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.66x = 1,234,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,526.44/1,607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.90

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