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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.82, 2,060.99 and 449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.82, 2,060.99 and 449.43 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.82 : 2,060.99 = 449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.82/2,060.99 = 449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.82x = 2,060.99 × 449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.82x = 926,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,274.67/1,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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