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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.80, 2,057.88 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.80, 2,057.88 and 447.50 is: 671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.80 : 2,057.88 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.80/2,057.88 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.80x = 2,057.88 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.80x = 920,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,901.30/1,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.31

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