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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.88, 2,509.36 and 440.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.88, 2,509.36 and 440.39 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.88 : 2,509.36 = 440.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.88/2,509.36 = 440.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.88x = 2,509.36 × 440.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.88x = 1,105,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,102.22/1,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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