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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.37, 2,042.02 and 436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.37, 2,042.02 and 436.99 is: 655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.37 : 2,042.02 = 436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.37/2,042.02 = 436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.37x = 2,042.02 × 436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.37x = 892,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,342.32/1,361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.47

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