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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.52, 2,054 and 639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.52, 2,054 and 639.44 is: 959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.52 : 2,054 = 639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.52/2,054 = 639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.52x = 2,054 × 639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.52x = 1,313,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,409.76/1,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.03

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