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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.51, 2,055.87 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.51, 2,055.87 and 445.82 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.51 : 2,055.87 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.51/2,055.87 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.51x = 2,055.87 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.51x = 916,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,537.68/1,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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