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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.13, 2,508.23 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.13, 2,508.23 and 439.56 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.13 : 2,508.23 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.13/2,508.23 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.13x = 2,508.23 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.13x = 1,102,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,518.68/1,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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