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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.65, 2,057.72 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.65, 2,057.72 and 446.95 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.65 : 2,057.72 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.65/2,057.72 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.65x = 2,057.72 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.65x = 919,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,690.57/1,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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