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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.05, 2,059.87 and 642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.05, 2,059.87 and 642.23 is: 963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.05 : 2,059.87 = 642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.05/2,059.87 = 642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.05x = 2,059.87 × 642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.05x = 1,322,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,900.01/1,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.48

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