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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.73, 2,053.62 and 638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.73, 2,053.62 and 638.91 is: 957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.73 : 2,053.62 = 638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.73/2,053.62 = 638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.73x = 2,053.62 × 638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.73x = 1,312,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,078.35/1,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.91

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