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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.44, 2,060.58 and 436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.44, 2,060.58 and 436.33 is: 654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.44 : 2,060.58 = 436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.44/2,060.58 = 436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.44x = 2,060.58 × 436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.44x = 899,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,092.87/1,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.63

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