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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.64, 2,062.08 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.64, 2,062.08 and 400.80 is: 601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.64 : 2,062.08 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.64/2,062.08 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.64x = 2,062.08 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.64x = 826,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,481.66/1,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.23

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