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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.07, 2,043.08 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.07, 2,043.08 and 437.64 is: 656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.07 : 2,043.08 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.07/2,043.08 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.07x = 2,043.08 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.07x = 894,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,126.55/1,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.44

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