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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.82, 2,059.38 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.82, 2,059.38 and 448.34 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.82 : 2,059.38 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.82/2,059.38 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.82x = 2,059.38 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.82x = 923,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,302.43/1,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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