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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.94, 2,061.33 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.94, 2,061.33 and 436.83 is: 655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.94 : 2,061.33 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.94/2,061.33 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.94x = 2,061.33 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.94x = 900,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,450.78/1,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.38

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