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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.06, 2,043.38 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.06, 2,043.38 and 437.68 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.06 : 2,043.38 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.06/2,043.38 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.06x = 2,043.38 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.06x = 894,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,339.26/1,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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