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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.62, 2,641.26 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.62, 2,641.26 and 607.10 is: 910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.62 : 2,641.26 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.62/2,641.26 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.62x = 2,641.26 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.62x = 1,603,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,508.95/1,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.25

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