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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.84, 2,062.12 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.84, 2,062.12 and 450.22 is: 675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.84 : 2,062.12 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.84/2,062.12 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.84x = 2,062.12 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.84x = 928,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,407.67/1,374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.28

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