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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.36, 2,043.82 and 437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.36, 2,043.82 and 437.86 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.36 : 2,043.82 = 437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.36/2,043.82 = 437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.36x = 2,043.82 × 437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.36x = 894,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,907.03/1,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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