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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.33, 2,056.68 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.33, 2,056.68 and 446.63 is: 669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.33 : 2,056.68 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.33/2,056.68 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.33x = 2,056.68 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.33x = 918,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,564.71/1,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.83

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