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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.40, 2,062.98 and 646.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.40, 2,062.98 and 646.59 is: 969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.40 : 2,062.98 = 646.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.40/2,062.98 = 646.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.40x = 2,062.98 × 646.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.40x = 1,333,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,902.24/1,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.12

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