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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.93, 2,411.94 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.93, 2,411.94 and 512.20 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.93 : 2,411.94 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.93/2,411.94 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.93x = 2,411.94 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.93x = 1,235,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,383.61/1,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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