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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.43, 2,056.75 and 447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.43, 2,056.75 and 447.07 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.43 : 2,056.75 = 447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.43/2,056.75 = 447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.43x = 2,056.75 × 447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.43x = 919,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,511.33/1,371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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