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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.58, 2,062.05 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.58, 2,062.05 and 400.66 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.58 : 2,062.05 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.58/2,062.05 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.58x = 2,062.05 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.58x = 826,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,180.95/1,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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