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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.93, 2,065.27 and 646.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.93, 2,065.27 and 646.03 is: 969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.93 : 2,065.27 = 646.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.93/2,065.27 = 646.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.93x = 2,065.27 × 646.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.93x = 1,334,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,226.38/1,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.69

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