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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.69, 2,511.83 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.69, 2,511.83 and 442.19 is: 663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.69 : 2,511.83 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.69/2,511.83 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.69x = 2,511.83 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.69x = 1,110,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,706.11/1,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.23

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