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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.21, 2,059.89 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.21, 2,059.89 and 448.91 is: 673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.21 : 2,059.89 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.21/2,059.89 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.21x = 2,059.89 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.21x = 924,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,694.92/1,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.38

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