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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.25, 2,059.17 and 448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.25, 2,059.17 and 448.21 is: 672.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.25 : 2,059.17 = 448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.25/2,059.17 = 448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.25x = 2,059.17 × 448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.25x = 922,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,940.59/1,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.09

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