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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.09, 2,059.02 and 642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.09, 2,059.02 and 642.06 is: 962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.09 : 2,059.02 = 642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.09/2,059.02 = 642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.09x = 2,059.02 × 642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.09x = 1,322,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,014.38/1,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.81

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