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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.58, 2,051.82 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.58, 2,051.82 and 443.58 is: 665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.58 : 2,051.82 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.58/2,051.82 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.58x = 2,051.82 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.58x = 910,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,136.06/1,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.02

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