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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.43, 2,055.93 and 446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.43, 2,055.93 and 446.01 is: 669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.43 : 2,055.93 = 446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.43/2,055.93 = 446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.43x = 2,055.93 × 446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.43x = 916,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,965.34/1,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.11

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