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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.05, 2,061.15 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.05, 2,061.15 and 400.23 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.05 : 2,061.15 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.05/2,061.15 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.05x = 2,061.15 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.05x = 824,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,934.06/1,374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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