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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.89, 2,062.34 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.89, 2,062.34 and 401.00 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.89 : 2,062.34 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.89/2,062.34 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.89x = 2,062.34 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.89x = 827,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,001.38/1,374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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