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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.35, 2,053.98 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.35, 2,053.98 and 637.92 is: 956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.35 : 2,053.98 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.35/2,053.98 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.35x = 2,053.98 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.35x = 1,310,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,274.92/1,369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.86

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