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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.78, 2,044.22 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.78, 2,044.22 and 375.68 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.78 : 2,044.22 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.78/2,044.22 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.78x = 2,044.22 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.78x = 767,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,960.47/1,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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