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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.87, 2,062.21 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.87, 2,062.21 and 450.42 is: 675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.87 : 2,062.21 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.87/2,062.21 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.87x = 2,062.21 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.87x = 928,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,860.63/1,374.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.60

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