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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.23, 2,059.86 and 448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.23, 2,059.86 and 448.78 is: 673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.23 : 2,059.86 = 448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.23/2,059.86 = 448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.23x = 2,059.86 × 448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.23x = 924,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,411.43/1,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.17

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