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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.58, 2,507.19 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.58, 2,507.19 and 438.94 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.58 : 2,507.19 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.58/2,507.19 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.58x = 2,507.19 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.58x = 1,100,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,505.98/1,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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