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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.81, 2,411.68 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.81, 2,411.68 and 512.15 is: 768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.81 : 2,411.68 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.81/2,411.68 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.81x = 2,411.68 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.81x = 1,235,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,141.91/1,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.21

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