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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.36, 2,056.88 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.36, 2,056.88 and 446.96 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.36 : 2,056.88 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.36/2,056.88 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.36x = 2,056.88 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.36x = 919,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,343.08/1,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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