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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.97, 2,060.92 and 644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.97, 2,060.92 and 644.37 is: 966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.97 : 2,060.92 = 644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.97/2,060.92 = 644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.97x = 2,060.92 × 644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.97x = 1,327,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,995.02/1,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.54

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