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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.84, 2,056.57 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.84, 2,056.57 and 640.02 is: 960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.84 : 2,056.57 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.84/2,056.57 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.84x = 2,056.57 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.84x = 1,316,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,242.73/1,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.17

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