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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.16, 2,044.71 and 438.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.16, 2,044.71 and 438.71 is: 658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.16 : 2,044.71 = 438.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.16/2,044.71 = 438.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.16x = 2,044.71 × 438.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.16x = 897,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,024.50/1,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.05

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