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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.41, 2,057.34 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.41, 2,057.34 and 446.70 is: 670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.41 : 2,057.34 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.41/2,057.34 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.41x = 2,057.34 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.41x = 919,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,013.78/1,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.13

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