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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.04, 2,056.56 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.04, 2,056.56 and 446.56 is: 669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.04 : 2,056.56 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.04/2,056.56 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.04x = 2,056.56 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.04x = 918,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,377.43/1,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.84

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