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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.60, 2,055.40 and 640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.60, 2,055.40 and 640.52 is: 960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.60 : 2,055.40 = 640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.60/2,055.40 = 640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.60x = 2,055.40 × 640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.60x = 1,316,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,524.81/1,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.55

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