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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.27, 2,060.58 and 642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.27, 2,060.58 and 642.90 is: 964.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.27 : 2,060.58 = 642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.27/2,060.58 = 642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.27x = 2,060.58 × 642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.27x = 1,324,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,746.88/1,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.67

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