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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.44, 2,053.38 and 638.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.44, 2,053.38 and 638.37 is: 957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.44 : 2,053.38 = 638.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.44/2,053.38 = 638.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.44x = 2,053.38 × 638.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.44x = 1,310,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,816.19/1,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.19

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