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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.25, 2,058.28 and 447.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.25, 2,058.28 and 447.79 is: 671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.25 : 2,058.28 = 447.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.25/2,058.28 = 447.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.25x = 2,058.28 × 447.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.25x = 921,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,664.67/1,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.65

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