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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.37, 2,043.27 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.37, 2,043.27 and 438.01 is: 656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.37 : 2,043.27 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.37/2,043.27 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.37x = 2,043.27 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.37x = 894,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,972.69/1,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.92

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