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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.48, 2,058.40 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.48, 2,058.40 and 447.80 is: 671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.48 : 2,058.40 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.48/2,058.40 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.48x = 2,058.40 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.48x = 921,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,751.52/1,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.60

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