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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.56, 2,612.35 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.56, 2,612.35 and 443.03 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.56 : 2,612.35 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.56/2,612.35 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.56x = 2,612.35 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.56x = 1,157,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,349.42/1,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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