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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.35, 2,047.83 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.35, 2,047.83 and 440.79 is: 661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.35 : 2,047.83 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.35/2,047.83 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.35x = 2,047.83 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.35x = 902,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,662.99/1,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.12

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