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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.40, 2,072.52 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.40, 2,072.52 and 444.48 is: 666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.40 : 2,072.52 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.40/2,072.52 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.40x = 2,072.52 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.40x = 921,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,193.69/1,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.86

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