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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.56, 2,048.52 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.56, 2,048.52 and 440.80 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.56 : 2,048.52 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.56/2,048.52 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.56x = 2,048.52 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.56x = 902,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,987.62/1,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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