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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.92, 2,058.80 and 448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.92, 2,058.80 and 448.17 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.92 : 2,058.80 = 448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.92/2,058.80 = 448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.92x = 2,058.80 × 448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.92x = 922,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,690.16/1,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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