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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.22, 2,043.19 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.22, 2,043.19 and 438.45 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.22 : 2,043.19 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.22/2,043.19 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.22x = 2,043.19 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.22x = 895,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,829.54/1,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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