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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.68, 2,058.75 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.68, 2,058.75 and 448.27 is: 672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.68 : 2,058.75 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.68/2,058.75 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.68x = 2,058.75 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.68x = 922,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,875.86/1,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.32

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