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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.96, 2,644.44 and 608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.96, 2,644.44 and 608.80 is: 913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.96 : 2,644.44 = 608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.96/2,644.44 = 608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.96x = 2,644.44 × 608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.96x = 1,609,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,935.07/1,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.20

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