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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.52, 2,061.62 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.52, 2,061.62 and 400.60 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.52 : 2,061.62 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.52/2,061.62 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.52x = 2,061.62 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.52x = 825,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,884.97/1,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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