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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.08, 2,061.28 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.08, 2,061.28 and 400.16 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.08 : 2,061.28 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.08/2,061.28 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.08x = 2,061.28 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.08x = 824,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,841.80/1,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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