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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.13, 2,631.19 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.13, 2,631.19 and 437.88 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.13 : 2,631.19 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.13/2,631.19 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.13x = 2,631.19 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.13x = 1,152,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,145.48/1,754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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