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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.97, 2,054.61 and 638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.97, 2,054.61 and 638.96 is: 957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.97 : 2,054.61 = 638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.97/2,054.61 = 638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.97x = 2,054.61 × 638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.97x = 1,312,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,803.33/1,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.57

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