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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.38, 2,044.76 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.38, 2,044.76 and 439.02 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.38 : 2,044.76 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.38/2,044.76 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.38x = 2,044.76 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.38x = 897,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,690.54/1,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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