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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.72, 2,612.73 and 443.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.72, 2,612.73 and 443.19 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.72 : 2,612.73 = 443.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.72/2,612.73 = 443.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.72x = 2,612.73 × 443.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.72x = 1,157,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,935.81/1,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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