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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.08, 2,638.48 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.08, 2,638.48 and 442.84 is: 664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.08 : 2,638.48 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.08/2,638.48 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.08x = 2,638.48 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.08x = 1,168,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,424.48/1,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.22

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