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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.93, 2,058.21 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.93, 2,058.21 and 447.48 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.93 : 2,058.21 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.93/2,058.21 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.93x = 2,058.21 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.93x = 921,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,007.81/1,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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