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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.19, 2,061.61 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.19, 2,061.61 and 449.74 is: 674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.19 : 2,061.61 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.19/2,061.61 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.19x = 2,061.61 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.19x = 927,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,193.80/1,374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.72

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