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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.08, 2,056.71 and 446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.08, 2,056.71 and 446.77 is: 670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.08 : 2,056.71 = 446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.08/2,056.71 = 446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.08x = 2,056.71 × 446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.08x = 918,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,876.33/1,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.18

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