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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.56, 2,061.84 and 644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.56, 2,061.84 and 644 is: 966.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.56 : 2,061.84 = 644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.56/2,061.84 = 644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.56x = 2,061.84 × 644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.56x = 1,327,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,824.96/1,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.00

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