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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.72, 2,055.87 and 640.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.72, 2,055.87 and 640.23 is: 960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.72 : 2,055.87 = 640.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.72/2,055.87 = 640.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.72x = 2,055.87 × 640.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.72x = 1,316,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,229.65/1,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.25

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