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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.93, 2,612.86 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.93, 2,612.86 and 443.40 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.93 : 2,612.86 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.93/2,612.86 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.93x = 2,612.86 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.93x = 1,158,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,539.91/1,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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