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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.42, 2,043.05 and 437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.42, 2,043.05 and 437.67 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.42 : 2,043.05 = 437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.42/2,043.05 = 437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.42x = 2,043.05 × 437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.42x = 894,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,179.51/1,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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