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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.30, 2,060.63 and 643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.30, 2,060.63 and 643.40 is: 965.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.30 : 2,060.63 = 643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.30/2,060.63 = 643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.30x = 2,060.63 × 643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.30x = 1,325,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,809.34/1,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.42

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