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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.71, 2,062.06 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.71, 2,062.06 and 400.88 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.71 : 2,062.06 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.71/2,062.06 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.71x = 2,062.06 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.71x = 826,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,642.77/1,374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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