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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.42, 2,060.28 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.42, 2,060.28 and 449.01 is: 673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.42 : 2,060.28 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.42/2,060.28 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.42x = 2,060.28 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.42x = 925,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,086.32/1,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.56

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