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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.74, 2,059.31 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.74, 2,059.31 and 448.11 is: 672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.74 : 2,059.31 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.74/2,059.31 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.74x = 2,059.31 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.74x = 922,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,793.38/1,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.23

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