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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.54, 2,052.88 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.54, 2,052.88 and 444.20 is: 666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.54 : 2,052.88 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.54/2,052.88 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.54x = 2,052.88 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.54x = 911,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,889.30/1,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.32

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