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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.44, 2,100.67 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.44, 2,100.67 and 374.44 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.44 : 2,100.67 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.44/2,100.67 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.44x = 2,100.67 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.44x = 786,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,574.87/1,400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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