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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.17, 2,047.31 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.17, 2,047.31 and 440.51 is: 660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.17 : 2,047.31 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.17/2,047.31 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.17x = 2,047.31 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.17x = 901,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,860.53/1,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.62

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