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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.68, 2,612.48 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.68, 2,612.48 and 443.14 is: 664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.68 : 2,612.48 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.68/2,612.48 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.68x = 2,612.48 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.68x = 1,157,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,694.39/1,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.70

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