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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.42, 2,047.02 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.42, 2,047.02 and 440.73 is: 660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.42 : 2,047.02 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.42/2,047.02 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.42x = 2,047.02 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.42x = 902,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,183.12/1,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.74

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