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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811, 2,716.50 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811, 2,716.50 and 443 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811 : 2,716.50 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811/2,716.50 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811x = 2,716.50 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811x = 1,203,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,409.50/1,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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