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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.70, 2,503.08 and 514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.70, 2,503.08 and 514.42 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.70 : 2,503.08 = 514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.70/2,503.08 = 514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.70x = 2,503.08 × 514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.70x = 1,287,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,634.41/1,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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