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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360, 2,040.32 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360, 2,040.32 and 448 is: 672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360 : 2,040.32 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360/2,040.32 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360x = 2,040.32 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360x = 914,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,063.36/1,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.11

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