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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.95, 2,427.73 and 508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.95, 2,427.73 and 508.06 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.95 : 2,427.73 = 508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.95/2,427.73 = 508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.95x = 2,427.73 × 508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.95x = 1,233,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,432.50/1,618.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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