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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.64, 2,060.96 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.64, 2,060.96 and 449.90 is: 674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.64 : 2,060.96 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.64/2,060.96 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.64x = 2,060.96 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.64x = 927,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,225.90/1,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.52

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