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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374, 2,061.27 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374, 2,061.27 and 449.61 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374 : 2,061.27 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374/2,061.27 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374x = 2,061.27 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374x = 926,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,767.60/1,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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