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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.55, 2,100.69 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.55, 2,100.69 and 374.55 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.55 : 2,100.69 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.55/2,100.69 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.55x = 2,100.69 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.55x = 786,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,813.44/1,400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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