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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.58, 2,048.51 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.58, 2,048.51 and 440.92 is: 661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.58 : 2,048.51 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.58/2,048.51 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.58x = 2,048.51 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.58x = 903,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,229.03/1,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.43

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