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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.92, 2,046.27 and 440.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.92, 2,046.27 and 440.23 is: 659.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.92 : 2,046.27 = 440.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.92/2,046.27 = 440.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.92x = 2,046.27 × 440.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.92x = 900,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,819.21/1,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.98

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