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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.56, 2,043.50 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.56, 2,043.50 and 438.21 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.56 : 2,043.50 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.56/2,043.50 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.56x = 2,043.50 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.56x = 895,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,489.25/1,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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