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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.19, 2,046.21 and 439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.19, 2,046.21 and 439.72 is: 659.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.19 : 2,046.21 = 439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.19/2,046.21 = 439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.19x = 2,046.21 × 439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.19x = 899,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,764.21/1,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.56

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