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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.32, 2,061.63 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.32, 2,061.63 and 449.61 is: 674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.32 : 2,061.63 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.32/2,061.63 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.32x = 2,061.63 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.32x = 926,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,929.46/1,374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.47

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