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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.57, 2,044.19 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.57, 2,044.19 and 438.13 is: 657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.57 : 2,044.19 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.57/2,044.19 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.57x = 2,044.19 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.57x = 895,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,620.96/1,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.30

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