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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.90, 2,056.52 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.90, 2,056.52 and 446.55 is: 669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.90 : 2,056.52 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.90/2,056.52 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.90x = 2,056.52 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.90x = 918,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,340.14/1,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.88

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