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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.47, 2,060.47 and 448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.47, 2,060.47 and 448.78 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.47 : 2,060.47 = 448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.47/2,060.47 = 448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.47x = 2,060.47 × 448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.47x = 924,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,697.73/1,373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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