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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.43, 2,061.95 and 400.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.43, 2,061.95 and 400.45 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.43 : 2,061.95 = 400.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.43/2,061.95 = 400.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.43x = 2,061.95 × 400.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.43x = 825,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,707.88/1,374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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