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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.22, 2,057.14 and 446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.22, 2,057.14 and 446.78 is: 670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.22 : 2,057.14 = 446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.22/2,057.14 = 446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.22x = 2,057.14 × 446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.22x = 919,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,089.01/1,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.27

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