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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.43, 2,059.87 and 449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.43, 2,059.87 and 449.02 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.43 : 2,059.87 = 449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.43/2,059.87 = 449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.43x = 2,059.87 × 449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.43x = 924,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,922.83/1,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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