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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.96, 2,058.20 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.96, 2,058.20 and 447.44 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.96 : 2,058.20 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.96/2,058.20 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.96x = 2,058.20 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.96x = 920,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,921.01/1,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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