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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.71, 2,055.82 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.71, 2,055.82 and 446.13 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.71 : 2,055.82 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.71/2,055.82 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.71x = 2,055.82 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.71x = 917,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,163.53/1,370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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