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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.84, 2,643.12 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.84, 2,643.12 and 607.50 is: 911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.84 : 2,643.12 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.84/2,643.12 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.84x = 2,643.12 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.84x = 1,605,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,695.40/1,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.37

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