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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.68, 2,053.34 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.68, 2,053.34 and 444.24 is: 666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.68 : 2,053.34 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.68/2,053.34 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.68x = 2,053.34 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.68x = 912,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,165.49/1,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.46

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