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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.51, 2,047.17 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.51, 2,047.17 and 440.21 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.51 : 2,047.17 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.51/2,047.17 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.51x = 2,047.17 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.51x = 901,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,174.47/1,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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