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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.55, 2,043.83 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.55, 2,043.83 and 438.11 is: 657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.55 : 2,043.83 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.55/2,043.83 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.55x = 2,043.83 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.55x = 895,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,422.36/1,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.17

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