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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.87, 2,058.62 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.87, 2,058.62 and 447.95 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.87 : 2,058.62 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.87/2,058.62 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.87x = 2,058.62 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.87x = 922,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,146.30/1,372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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