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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.74, 2,411.59 and 512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.74, 2,411.59 and 512.09 is: 768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.74 : 2,411.59 = 512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.74/2,411.59 = 512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.74x = 2,411.59 × 512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.74x = 1,234,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,951.12/1,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.13

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