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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.43, 2,055.78 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.43, 2,055.78 and 445.74 is: 668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.43 : 2,055.78 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.43/2,055.78 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.43x = 2,055.78 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.43x = 916,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,350.85/1,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.66

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