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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.97, 2,053.38 and 638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.97, 2,053.38 and 638.25 is: 958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.97 : 2,053.38 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.97/2,053.38 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.97x = 2,053.38 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.97x = 1,310,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,569.79/1,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.04

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