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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.42, 2,640.81 and 606.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.42, 2,640.81 and 606.17 is: 909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.42 : 2,640.81 = 606.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.42/2,640.81 = 606.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.42x = 2,640.81 × 606.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.42x = 1,600,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,779.80/1,760.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.32

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