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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.23, 2,055.34 and 639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.23, 2,055.34 and 639.40 is: 959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.23 : 2,055.34 = 639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.23/2,055.34 = 639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.23x = 2,055.34 × 639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.23x = 1,314,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,184.40/1,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.10

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