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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.39, 2,062.26 and 644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.39, 2,062.26 and 644.01 is: 966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.39 : 2,062.26 = 644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.39/2,062.26 = 644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.39x = 2,062.26 × 644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.39x = 1,328,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,116.06/1,374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.33

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