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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.20, 2,044.60 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.20, 2,044.60 and 438.60 is: 657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.20 : 2,044.60 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.20/2,044.60 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.20x = 2,044.60 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.20x = 896,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,761.56/1,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.84

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