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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.96, 2,058.39 and 447.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.96, 2,058.39 and 447.55 is: 671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.96 : 2,058.39 = 447.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.96/2,058.39 = 447.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.96x = 2,058.39 × 447.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.96x = 921,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,232.44/1,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.47

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