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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.39, 2,510.04 and 440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.39, 2,510.04 and 440.87 is: 661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.39 : 2,510.04 = 440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.39/2,510.04 = 440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.39x = 2,510.04 × 440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.39x = 1,106,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,601.33/1,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.29

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