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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.46, 2,056.94 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.46, 2,056.94 and 446.88 is: 670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.46 : 2,056.94 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.46/2,056.94 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.46x = 2,056.94 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.46x = 919,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,206.46/1,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.24

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