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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.83, 2,059.24 and 643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.83, 2,059.24 and 643.22 is: 964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.83 : 2,059.24 = 643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.83/2,059.24 = 643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.83x = 2,059.24 × 643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.83x = 1,324,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,544.35/1,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.83

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