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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.71, 2,059.14 and 448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.71, 2,059.14 and 448.40 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.71 : 2,059.14 = 448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.71/2,059.14 = 448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.71x = 2,059.14 × 448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.71x = 923,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,323.52/1,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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