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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.16, 2,059.74 and 642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.16, 2,059.74 and 642.23 is: 963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.16 : 2,059.74 = 642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.16/2,059.74 = 642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.16x = 2,059.74 × 642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.16x = 1,322,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,816.52/1,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.34

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