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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.39, 2,507.04 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.39, 2,507.04 and 438.87 is: 658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.39 : 2,507.04 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.39/2,507.04 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.39x = 2,507.04 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.39x = 1,100,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,264.64/1,671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.29

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