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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.51, 2,060.94 and 642.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.51, 2,060.94 and 642.98 is: 964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.51 : 2,060.94 = 642.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.51/2,060.94 = 642.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.51x = 2,060.94 × 642.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.51x = 1,325,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,143.20/1,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.79

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