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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.42, 2,060.35 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.42, 2,060.35 and 448.76 is: 673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.42 : 2,060.35 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.42/2,060.35 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.42x = 2,060.35 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.42x = 924,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,606.69/1,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.21

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