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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.60, 2,062.11 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.60, 2,062.11 and 449.93 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.60 : 2,062.11 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.60/2,062.11 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.60x = 2,062.11 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.60x = 927,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,811.99/1,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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