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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.22, 2,043.48 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.22, 2,043.48 and 438.10 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.22 : 2,043.48 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.22/2,043.48 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.22x = 2,043.48 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.22x = 895,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,238.37/1,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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