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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.16, 2,042.02 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.16, 2,042.02 and 436.78 is: 655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.16 : 2,042.02 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.16/2,042.02 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.16x = 2,042.02 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.16x = 891,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,913.50/1,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.26

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