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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.42, 2,642.32 and 607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.42, 2,642.32 and 607.18 is: 910.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.42 : 2,642.32 = 607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.42/2,642.32 = 607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.42x = 2,642.32 × 607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.42x = 1,604,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,363.86/1,761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.84

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