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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.45, 2,638.98 and 443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.45, 2,638.98 and 443.20 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.45 : 2,638.98 = 443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.45/2,638.98 = 443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.45x = 2,638.98 × 443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.45x = 1,169,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,600.46/1,759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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