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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.94, 2,046.62 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.94, 2,046.62 and 440.28 is: 660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.94 : 2,046.62 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.94/2,046.62 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.94x = 2,046.62 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.94x = 901,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,085.85/1,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.17

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