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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358, 2,037.02 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358, 2,037.02 and 446 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358 : 2,037.02 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358/2,037.02 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358x = 2,037.02 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358x = 908,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,510.92/1,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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