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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.51, 2,058.99 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.51, 2,058.99 and 447.94 is: 671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.51 : 2,058.99 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.51/2,058.99 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.51x = 2,058.99 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.51x = 922,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,303.98/1,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.98

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