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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.83, 2,042.88 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.83, 2,042.88 and 437.16 is: 655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.83 : 2,042.88 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.83/2,042.88 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.83x = 2,042.88 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.83x = 893,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,055.21/1,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.78

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