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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.74, 2,060.52 and 643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.74, 2,060.52 and 643.48 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.74 : 2,060.52 = 643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.74/2,060.52 = 643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.74x = 2,060.52 × 643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.74x = 1,325,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,903.41/1,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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