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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.90, 2,061.11 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.90, 2,061.11 and 449.72 is: 674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.90 : 2,061.11 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.90/2,061.11 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.90x = 2,061.11 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.90x = 926,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,928.67/1,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.67

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