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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.02, 2,508.06 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.02, 2,508.06 and 439.47 is: 659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.02 : 2,508.06 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.02/2,508.06 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.02x = 2,508.06 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.02x = 1,102,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,217.13/1,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.21

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