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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.14, 2,508.17 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.14, 2,508.17 and 439.62 is: 659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.14 : 2,508.17 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.14/2,508.17 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.14x = 2,508.17 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.14x = 1,102,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,639.50/1,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.42

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