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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.41, 2,061.95 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.41, 2,061.95 and 449.99 is: 675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.41 : 2,061.95 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.41/2,061.95 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.41x = 2,061.95 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.41x = 927,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,844.32/1,374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.09

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