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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.83, 2,059.43 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.83, 2,059.43 and 448.14 is: 672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.83 : 2,059.43 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.83/2,059.43 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.83x = 2,059.43 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.83x = 922,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,910.72/1,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.27

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