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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.87, 2,057.61 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.87, 2,057.61 and 447.39 is: 671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.87 : 2,057.61 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.87/2,057.61 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.87x = 2,057.61 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.87x = 920,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,554.14/1,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.02

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