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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.70, 2,045.75 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.70, 2,045.75 and 439.56 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.70 : 2,045.75 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.70/2,045.75 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.70x = 2,045.75 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.70x = 899,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,229.87/1,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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