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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.60, 2,060.84 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.60, 2,060.84 and 449.18 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.60 : 2,060.84 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.60/2,060.84 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.60x = 2,060.84 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.60x = 925,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,675.56/1,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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