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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.38, 2,640.75 and 606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.38, 2,640.75 and 606.13 is: 909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.38 : 2,640.75 = 606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.38/2,640.75 = 606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.38x = 2,640.75 × 606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.38x = 1,600,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,621.56/1,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.25

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