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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.89, 2,053.38 and 639.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.89, 2,053.38 and 639.93 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.89 : 2,053.38 = 639.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.89/2,053.38 = 639.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.89x = 2,053.38 × 639.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.89x = 1,314,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,019.46/1,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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