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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.41, 2,512.90 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.41, 2,512.90 and 442.92 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.41 : 2,512.90 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.41/2,512.90 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.41x = 2,512.90 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.41x = 1,113,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,013.67/1,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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