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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.11, 2,044.94 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.11, 2,044.94 and 438.60 is: 657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.11 : 2,044.94 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.11/2,044.94 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.11x = 2,044.94 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.11x = 896,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,905.89/1,363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.98

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