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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.48, 2,642.76 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.48, 2,642.76 and 608.04 is: 912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.48 : 2,642.76 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.48/2,642.76 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.48x = 2,642.76 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.48x = 1,606,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,903.79/1,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.25

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