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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.24, 2,048.13 and 440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.24, 2,048.13 and 440.57 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.24 : 2,048.13 = 440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.24/2,048.13 = 440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.24x = 2,048.13 × 440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.24x = 902,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,334.39/1,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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