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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.28, 2,054.48 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.28, 2,054.48 and 638.88 is: 958.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.28 : 2,054.48 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.28/2,054.48 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.28x = 2,054.48 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.28x = 1,312,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,566.18/1,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.58

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