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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.67, 2,717.51 and 443.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.67, 2,717.51 and 443.67 is: 665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.67 : 2,717.51 = 443.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.67/2,717.51 = 443.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.67x = 2,717.51 × 443.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.67x = 1,205,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,681.79/1,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.51

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