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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.84, 2,062.67 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.84, 2,062.67 and 450.54 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.84 : 2,062.67 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.84/2,062.67 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.84x = 2,062.67 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.84x = 929,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,313.09/1,374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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