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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.80, 2,045.94 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.80, 2,045.94 and 439.08 is: 658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.80 : 2,045.94 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.80/2,045.94 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.80x = 2,045.94 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.80x = 898,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,331.34/1,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.70

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