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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.57, 2,061.45 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.57, 2,061.45 and 400.41 is: 600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.57 : 2,061.45 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.57/2,061.45 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.57x = 2,061.45 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.57x = 825,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,425.19/1,374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.50

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