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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.50, 2,053.97 and 445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.50, 2,053.97 and 445.15 is: 667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.50 : 2,053.97 = 445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.50/2,053.97 = 445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.50x = 2,053.97 × 445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.50x = 914,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,324.75/1,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.63

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