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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.60, 2,060.82 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.60, 2,060.82 and 449.16 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.60 : 2,060.82 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.60/2,060.82 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.60x = 2,060.82 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.60x = 925,637.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,637.91/1,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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