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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.70, 2,508.80 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.70, 2,508.80 and 440 is: 659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.70 : 2,508.80 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.70/2,508.80 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.70x = 2,508.80 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.70x = 1,103,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,872/1,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.93

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