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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.90, 2,059.62 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.90, 2,059.62 and 448.39 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.90 : 2,059.62 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.90/2,059.62 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.90x = 2,059.62 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.90x = 923,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,513.01/1,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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