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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.11, 2,057.59 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.11, 2,057.59 and 447.40 is: 670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.11 : 2,057.59 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.11/2,057.59 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.11x = 2,057.59 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.11x = 920,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,565.77/1,372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.91

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