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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.71, 2,056.11 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.71, 2,056.11 and 446.28 is: 669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.71 : 2,056.11 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.71/2,056.11 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.71x = 2,056.11 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.71x = 917,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,591.39/1,370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.43

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