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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.37, 2,045.25 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.37, 2,045.25 and 438.62 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.37 : 2,045.25 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.37/2,045.25 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.37x = 2,045.25 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.37x = 897,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,087.56/1,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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