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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.61, 2,510.24 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.61, 2,510.24 and 440.97 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.61 : 2,510.24 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.61/2,510.24 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.61x = 2,510.24 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.61x = 1,106,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,938.33/1,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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