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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.79, 2,042.78 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.79, 2,042.78 and 437.09 is: 655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.79 : 2,042.78 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.79/2,042.78 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.79x = 2,042.78 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.79x = 892,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,866.31/1,361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.66

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