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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.88, 2,062.28 and 400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.88, 2,062.28 and 400.99 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.88 : 2,062.28 = 400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.88/2,062.28 = 400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.88x = 2,062.28 × 400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.88x = 826,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,949.50/1,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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