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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.73, 2,060.91 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.73, 2,060.91 and 449.36 is: 674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.73 : 2,060.91 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.73/2,060.91 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.73x = 2,060.91 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.73x = 926,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,080.21/1,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.14

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