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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.75, 2,048.63 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.75, 2,048.63 and 442.08 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.75 : 2,048.63 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.75/2,048.63 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.75x = 2,048.63 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.75x = 905,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,656.14/1,365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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