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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.62, 2,057.34 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.62, 2,057.34 and 447.16 is: 670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.62 : 2,057.34 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.62/2,057.34 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.62x = 2,057.34 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.62x = 919,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,954.51/1,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.71

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