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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.11, 2,042.98 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.11, 2,042.98 and 437.76 is: 656.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.11 : 2,042.98 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.11/2,042.98 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.11x = 2,042.98 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.11x = 894,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,333.83/1,362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.58

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