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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.92, 2,061.13 and 449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.92, 2,061.13 and 449.53 is: 674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.92 : 2,061.13 = 449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.92/2,061.13 = 449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.92x = 2,061.13 × 449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.92x = 926,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,537.53/1,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.38

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