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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.92, 1,971.06 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.92, 1,971.06 and 448 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.92 : 1,971.06 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.92/1,971.06 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.92x = 1,971.06 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.92x = 883,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,034.88/1,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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