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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.59, 2,058.68 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.59, 2,058.68 and 448.16 is: 672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.59 : 2,058.68 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.59/2,058.68 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.59x = 2,058.68 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.59x = 922,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,605.49/1,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.16

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