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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.99, 2,056.42 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.99, 2,056.42 and 446.99 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.99 : 2,056.42 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.99/2,056.42 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.99x = 2,056.42 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.99x = 919,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,189.45/1,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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