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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.81, 2,046 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.81, 2,046 and 439.43 is: 659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.81 : 2,046 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.81/2,046 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.81x = 2,046 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.81x = 899,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,073.78/1,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.24

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