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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.88, 2,057.94 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.88, 2,057.94 and 447.10 is: 670.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.88 : 2,057.94 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.88/2,057.94 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.88x = 2,057.94 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.88x = 920,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,104.97/1,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.69

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