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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.74, 2,056.02 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.74, 2,056.02 and 640.48 is: 960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.74 : 2,056.02 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.74/2,056.02 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.74x = 2,056.02 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.74x = 1,316,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,839.69/1,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.68

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