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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.49, 2,063.84 and 645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.49, 2,063.84 and 645.59 is: 968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.49 : 2,063.84 = 645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.49/2,063.84 = 645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.49x = 2,063.84 × 645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.49x = 1,332,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,380.92/1,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.66

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