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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.53, 2,502.83 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.53, 2,502.83 and 436.07 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.53 : 2,502.83 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.53/2,502.83 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.53x = 2,502.83 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.53x = 1,091,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,394.38/1,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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