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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.58, 2,061.65 and 400.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.58, 2,061.65 and 400.45 is: 600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.58 : 2,061.65 = 400.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.58/2,061.65 = 400.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.58x = 2,061.65 × 400.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.58x = 825,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,587.74/1,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.61

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