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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.15, 2,061.19 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.15, 2,061.19 and 334.14 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.15 : 2,061.19 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.15/2,061.19 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.15x = 2,061.19 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.15x = 688,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,731.48/1,374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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