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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.38, 2,055.58 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.38, 2,055.58 and 639.56 is: 959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.38 : 2,055.58 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.38/2,055.58 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.38x = 2,055.58 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.38x = 1,314,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,666.74/1,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.34

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