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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.77, 2,042.51 and 437.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.77, 2,042.51 and 437.99 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.77 : 2,042.51 = 437.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.77/2,042.51 = 437.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.77x = 2,042.51 × 437.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.77x = 894,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,598.95/1,361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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