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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.82, 2,503.28 and 436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.82, 2,503.28 and 436.21 is: 654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.82 : 2,503.28 = 436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.82/2,503.28 = 436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.82x = 2,503.28 × 436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.82x = 1,091,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,955.77/1,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.33

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