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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.10, 2,063.34 and 646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.10, 2,063.34 and 646.02 is: 968.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.10 : 2,063.34 = 646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.10/2,063.34 = 646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.10x = 2,063.34 × 646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.10x = 1,332,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,958.91/1,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.65

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