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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.83, 2,053.38 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.83, 2,053.38 and 444.35 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.83 : 2,053.38 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.83/2,053.38 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.83x = 2,053.38 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.83x = 912,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,409.14/1,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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