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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.88, 2,056.44 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.88, 2,056.44 and 446.52 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.88 : 2,056.44 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.88/2,056.44 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.88x = 2,056.44 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.88x = 918,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,241.59/1,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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