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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.43, 2,057.28 and 446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.43, 2,057.28 and 446.74 is: 670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.43 : 2,057.28 = 446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.43/2,057.28 = 446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.43x = 2,057.28 × 446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.43x = 919,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,069.27/1,371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.15

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