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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.29, 2,059.71 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.29, 2,059.71 and 448.83 is: 673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.29 : 2,059.71 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.29/2,059.71 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.29x = 2,059.71 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.29x = 924,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,457.96/1,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.17

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