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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.78, 2,056.84 and 640.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.78, 2,056.84 and 640.18 is: 960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.78 : 2,056.84 = 640.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.78/2,056.84 = 640.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.78x = 2,056.84 × 640.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.78x = 1,316,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,747.83/1,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.58

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