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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.41, 2,057.30 and 446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.41, 2,057.30 and 446.66 is: 670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.41 : 2,057.30 = 446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.41/2,057.30 = 446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.41x = 2,057.30 × 446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.41x = 918,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,916.53/1,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.05

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