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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.50, 2,061.32 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.50, 2,061.32 and 449.55 is: 674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.50 : 2,061.32 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.50/2,061.32 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.50x = 2,061.32 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.50x = 926,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,664.16/1,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.18

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