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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.48, 2,061.84 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.48, 2,061.84 and 604.56 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.48 : 2,061.84 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.48/2,061.84 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.48x = 2,061.84 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.48x = 1,246,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,505.99/1,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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