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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.47, 2,061.45 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.47, 2,061.45 and 400.34 is: 600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.47 : 2,061.45 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.47/2,061.45 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.47x = 2,061.45 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.47x = 825,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,270.59/1,374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.43

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