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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.91, 2,056.59 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.91, 2,056.59 and 433.92 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.91 : 2,056.59 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.91/2,056.59 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.91x = 2,056.59 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.91x = 892,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,395.53/1,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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