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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 2,046.03 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 2,046.03 and 439.47 is: 659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 2,046.03 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/2,046.03 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 2,046.03 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 899,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,168.80/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.28

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