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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.98, 2,056.71 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.98, 2,056.71 and 446.44 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.98 : 2,056.71 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.98/2,056.71 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.98x = 2,056.71 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.98x = 918,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,197.61/1,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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