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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.89, 2,503.41 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.89, 2,503.41 and 436.42 is: 654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.89 : 2,503.41 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.89/2,503.41 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.89x = 2,503.41 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.89x = 1,092,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,538.19/1,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.65

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