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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.02, 2,642.76 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.02, 2,642.76 and 607.50 is: 911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.02 : 2,642.76 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.02/2,642.76 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.02x = 2,642.76 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.02x = 1,605,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,476.70/1,762.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.16

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