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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.95, 2,059.29 and 448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.95, 2,059.29 and 448.25 is: 672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.95 : 2,059.29 = 448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.95/2,059.29 = 448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.95x = 2,059.29 × 448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.95x = 923,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,066.45/1,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.32

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