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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.78, 2,060.37 and 449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.78, 2,060.37 and 449.17 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.78 : 2,060.37 = 449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.78/2,060.37 = 449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.78x = 2,060.37 × 449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.78x = 925,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,451.24/1,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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