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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.50, 2,059.02 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.50, 2,059.02 and 448.08 is: 672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.50 : 2,059.02 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.50/2,059.02 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.50x = 2,059.02 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.50x = 922,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,605.68/1,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.21

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