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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.17, 2,051.73 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.17, 2,051.73 and 638.55 is: 956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.17 : 2,051.73 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.17/2,051.73 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.17x = 2,051.73 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.17x = 1,310,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,132.19/1,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.88

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