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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.61, 2,640.90 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.61, 2,640.90 and 462.03 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.61 : 2,640.90 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.61/2,640.90 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.61x = 2,640.90 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.61x = 1,220,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,175.03/1,760.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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