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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.93, 2,070.03 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.93, 2,070.03 and 442.54 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.93 : 2,070.03 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.93/2,070.03 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.93x = 2,070.03 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.93x = 916,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,073.66/1,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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