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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.56, 2,640.76 and 606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.56, 2,640.76 and 606.28 is: 909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.56 : 2,640.76 = 606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.56/2,640.76 = 606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.56x = 2,640.76 × 606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.56x = 1,601,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,039.97/1,760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.39

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