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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.92, 2,044.27 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.92, 2,044.27 and 438.23 is: 657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.92 : 2,044.27 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.92/2,044.27 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.92x = 2,044.27 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.92x = 895,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,860.44/1,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.31

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