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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.01, 2,056.22 and 639.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.01, 2,056.22 and 639.97 is: 959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.01 : 2,056.22 = 639.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.01/2,056.22 = 639.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.01x = 2,056.22 × 639.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.01x = 1,315,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,913.17/1,372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.12

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