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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.30, 2,052.78 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.30, 2,052.78 and 443.86 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.30 : 2,052.78 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.30/2,052.78 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.30x = 2,052.78 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.30x = 911,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,144.71/1,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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