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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.95, 2,612.91 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.95, 2,612.91 and 443.52 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.95 : 2,612.91 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.95/2,612.91 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.95x = 2,612.91 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.95x = 1,158,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,877.84/1,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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