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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.97, 2,066.19 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.97, 2,066.19 and 646.56 is: 970.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.97 : 2,066.19 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.97/2,066.19 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.97x = 2,066.19 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.97x = 1,335,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,905.48/1,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.18

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