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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.72, 2,045.84 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.72, 2,045.84 and 439.52 is: 659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.72 : 2,045.84 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.72/2,045.84 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.72x = 2,045.84 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.72x = 899,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,187.60/1,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.36

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