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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.44, 2,062.50 and 644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.44, 2,062.50 and 644.40 is: 966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.44 : 2,062.50 = 644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.44/2,062.50 = 644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.44x = 2,062.50 × 644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.44x = 1,329,075
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,075/1,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.29

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