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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.50, 2,642.52 and 607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.50, 2,642.52 and 607.52 is: 911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.50 : 2,642.52 = 607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.50/2,642.52 = 607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.50x = 2,642.52 × 607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.50x = 1,605,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,383.75/1,761.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.37

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