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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.81, 2,064.40 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.81, 2,064.40 and 645.44 is: 968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.81 : 2,064.40 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.81/2,064.40 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.81x = 2,064.40 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.81x = 1,332,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,443.11/1,375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.48

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