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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.58, 2,054.91 and 639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.58, 2,054.91 and 639.75 is: 959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.58 : 2,054.91 = 639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.58/2,054.91 = 639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.58x = 2,054.91 × 639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.58x = 1,314,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,628.67/1,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.18

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