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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.64, 2,059.32 and 642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.64, 2,059.32 and 642.84 is: 963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.64 : 2,059.32 = 642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.64/2,059.32 = 642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.64x = 2,059.32 × 642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.64x = 1,323,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,813.27/1,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.73

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