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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.02, 2,053.54 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.02, 2,053.54 and 638.40 is: 957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.02 : 2,053.54 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.02/2,053.54 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.02x = 2,053.54 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.02x = 1,310,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,979.94/1,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.60

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