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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.72, 2,060.58 and 449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.72, 2,060.58 and 449.27 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.72 : 2,060.58 = 449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.72/2,060.58 = 449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.72x = 2,060.58 × 449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.72x = 925,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,746.47/1,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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