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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.53, 2,060.97 and 642.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.53, 2,060.97 and 642.98 is: 964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.53 : 2,060.97 = 642.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.53/2,060.97 = 642.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.53x = 2,060.97 × 642.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.53x = 1,325,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,148.97/1,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.78

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