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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.91, 2,062.40 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.91, 2,062.40 and 401.09 is: 601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.91 : 2,062.40 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.91/2,062.40 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.91x = 2,062.40 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.91x = 827,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,195.70/1,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.64

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