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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.97, 2,044.38 and 438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.97, 2,044.38 and 438.49 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.97 : 2,044.38 = 438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.97/2,044.38 = 438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.97x = 2,044.38 × 438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.97x = 896,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,440.19/1,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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