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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.60, 2,045.70 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.60, 2,045.70 and 439.20 is: 658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.60 : 2,045.70 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.60/2,045.70 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.60x = 2,045.70 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.60x = 898,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,471.44/1,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.90

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