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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.02, 2,047.56 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.02, 2,047.56 and 440.30 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.02 : 2,047.56 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.02/2,047.56 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.02x = 2,047.56 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.02x = 901,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,540.67/1,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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