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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.92, 2,056.72 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.92, 2,056.72 and 640.98 is: 961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.92 : 2,056.72 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.92/2,056.72 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.92x = 2,056.72 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.92x = 1,318,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,316.39/1,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.63

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