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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.65, 2,052.73 and 444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.65, 2,052.73 and 444.07 is: 666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.65 : 2,052.73 = 444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.65/2,052.73 = 444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.65x = 2,052.73 × 444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.65x = 911,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,549.57/1,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.02

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