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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.34, 2,642.01 and 607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.34, 2,642.01 and 607 is: 910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.34 : 2,642.01 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.34/2,642.01 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.34x = 2,642.01 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.34x = 1,603,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,700.07/1,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.50

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