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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.37, 2,046.27 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.37, 2,046.27 and 440.01 is: 659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.37 : 2,046.27 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.37/2,046.27 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.37x = 2,046.27 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.37x = 900,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,379.26/1,364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.92

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