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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.86, 2,047.53 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.86, 2,047.53 and 440.47 is: 660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.86 : 2,047.53 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.86/2,047.53 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.86x = 2,047.53 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.86x = 901,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,875.54/1,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.78

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