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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.97, 2,058.12 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.97, 2,058.12 and 447.28 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.97 : 2,058.12 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.97/2,058.12 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.97x = 2,058.12 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.97x = 920,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,550.77/1,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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