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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.85, 2,062.65 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.85, 2,062.65 and 450.46 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.85 : 2,062.65 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.85/2,062.65 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.85x = 2,062.65 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.85x = 929,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,141.32/1,374.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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