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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.40, 2,061.60 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.40, 2,061.60 and 449.96 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.40 : 2,061.60 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.40/2,061.60 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.40x = 2,061.60 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.40x = 927,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,637.54/1,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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