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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.42, 2,063.58 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.42, 2,063.58 and 645.98 is: 968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.42 : 2,063.58 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.42/2,063.58 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.42x = 2,063.58 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.42x = 1,333,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,031.41/1,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.48

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