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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.75, 2,058.42 and 447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.75, 2,058.42 and 447.71 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.75 : 2,058.42 = 447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.75/2,058.42 = 447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.75x = 2,058.42 × 447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.75x = 921,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,575.22/1,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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