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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.46, 2,059.14 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.46, 2,059.14 and 448.05 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.46 : 2,059.14 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.46/2,059.14 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.46x = 2,059.14 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.46x = 922,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,597.68/1,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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