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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.29, 2,057.16 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.29, 2,057.16 and 446.58 is: 669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.29 : 2,057.16 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.29/2,057.16 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.29x = 2,057.16 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.29x = 918,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,686.51/1,371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.95

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