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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.08, 2,057.81 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.08, 2,057.81 and 447.38 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.08 : 2,057.81 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.08/2,057.81 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.08x = 2,057.81 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.08x = 920,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,610.51/1,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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