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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.14, 2,058.21 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.14, 2,058.21 and 447.32 is: 670.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.14 : 2,058.21 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.14/2,058.21 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.14x = 2,058.21 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.14x = 920,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,683.64/1,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.98

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