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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.42, 2,057.07 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.42, 2,057.07 and 446.97 is: 670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.42 : 2,057.07 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.42/2,057.07 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.42x = 2,057.07 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.42x = 919,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,448.58/1,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.44

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