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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.90, 2,612.86 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.90, 2,612.86 and 443.37 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.90 : 2,612.86 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.90/2,612.86 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.90x = 2,612.86 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.90x = 1,158,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,463.74/1,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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