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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.99, 2,043.23 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.99, 2,043.23 and 437.58 is: 656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.99 : 2,043.23 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.99/2,043.23 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.99x = 2,043.23 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.99x = 894,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,074.40/1,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.45

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