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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.29, 2,061 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.29, 2,061 and 449.70 is: 674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.29 : 2,061 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.29/2,061 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.29x = 2,061 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.29x = 926,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,823.97/1,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.40

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