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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.51, 2,061.60 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.51, 2,061.60 and 450.06 is: 675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.51 : 2,061.60 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.51/2,061.60 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.51x = 2,061.60 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.51x = 927,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,843.70/1,374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.04

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