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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.56, 2,640.72 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.56, 2,640.72 and 606.50 is: 909.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.56 : 2,640.72 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.56/2,640.72 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.56x = 2,640.72 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.56x = 1,601,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,596.68/1,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.19

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