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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.85, 2,043.09 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.85, 2,043.09 and 437.46 is: 656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.85 : 2,043.09 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.85/2,043.09 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.85x = 2,043.09 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.85x = 893,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,770.15/1,361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.29

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