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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.74, 2,043.65 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.74, 2,043.65 and 438.08 is: 656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.74 : 2,043.65 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.74/2,043.65 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.74x = 2,043.65 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.74x = 895,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,273.07/1,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.97

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