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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.43 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.43 and 445.98 is: 668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.64 : 2,055.43 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.64/2,055.43 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.64x = 2,055.43 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.64x = 916,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,680.67/1,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.80

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