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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.55, 2,046.22 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.55, 2,046.22 and 439.80 is: 659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.55 : 2,046.22 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.55/2,046.22 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.55x = 2,046.22 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.55x = 899,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,927.56/1,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.51

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