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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.98, 2,507.78 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.98, 2,507.78 and 439.48 is: 659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.98 : 2,507.78 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.98/2,507.78 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.98x = 2,507.78 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.98x = 1,102,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,119.15/1,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.17

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