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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.78, 2,054.67 and 639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.78, 2,054.67 and 639.70 is: 959.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.78 : 2,054.67 = 639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.78/2,054.67 = 639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.78x = 2,054.67 × 639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.78x = 1,314,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,372.40/1,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.55

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