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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.37, 2,061.06 and 449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.37, 2,061.06 and 449.75 is: 674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.37 : 2,061.06 = 449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.37/2,061.06 = 449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.37x = 2,061.06 × 449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.37x = 926,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,961.74/1,374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.46

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