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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.41, 2,057.93 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.41, 2,057.93 and 447.86 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.41 : 2,057.93 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.41/2,057.93 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.41x = 2,057.93 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.41x = 921,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,652.00/1,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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