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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.22, 2,053.49 and 638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.22, 2,053.49 and 638.63 is: 957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.22 : 2,053.49 = 638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.22/2,053.49 = 638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.22x = 2,053.49 × 638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.22x = 1,311,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,406.86/1,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.77

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