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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.87, 2,064.72 and 645.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.87, 2,064.72 and 645.51 is: 968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.87 : 2,064.72 = 645.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.87/2,064.72 = 645.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.87x = 2,064.72 × 645.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.87x = 1,332,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,797.41/1,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.69

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