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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.03, 2,055.72 and 639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.03, 2,055.72 and 639.66 is: 959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.03 : 2,055.72 = 639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.03/2,055.72 = 639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.03x = 2,055.72 × 639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.03x = 1,314,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,958.60/1,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.80

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