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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.53, 2,062.44 and 644.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.53, 2,062.44 and 644.00 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.53 : 2,062.44 = 644.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.53/2,062.44 = 644.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.53x = 2,062.44 × 644.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.53x = 1,328,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,201.05/1,374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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