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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.31, 2,640.32 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.31, 2,640.32 and 606.25 is: 908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.31 : 2,640.32 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.31/2,640.32 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.31x = 2,640.32 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.31x = 1,600,694
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,694/1,761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.81

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