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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.65, 2,059.43 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.65, 2,059.43 and 448.23 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.65 : 2,059.43 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.65/2,059.43 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.65x = 2,059.43 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.65x = 923,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,103.79/1,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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