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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.78, 2,640.16 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.78, 2,640.16 and 605.62 is: 908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.78 : 2,640.16 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.78/2,640.16 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.78x = 2,640.16 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.78x = 1,598,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,933.70/1,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.60

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