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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.21, 2,058.33 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.21, 2,058.33 and 447.76 is: 671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.21 : 2,058.33 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.21/2,058.33 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.21x = 2,058.33 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.21x = 921,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,642.09/1,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.65

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