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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.89, 2,057.90 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.89, 2,057.90 and 447.45 is: 671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.89 : 2,057.90 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.89/2,057.90 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.89x = 2,057.90 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.89x = 920,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,800.20/1,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.19

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