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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.15, 2,056.97 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.15, 2,056.97 and 446.63 is: 670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.15 : 2,056.97 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.15/2,056.97 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.15x = 2,056.97 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.15x = 918,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,695.34/1,371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.02

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