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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.15, 2,066.45 and 646.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.15, 2,066.45 and 646.71 is: 970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.15 : 2,066.45 = 646.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.15/2,066.45 = 646.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.15x = 2,066.45 × 646.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.15x = 1,336,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,390.65/1,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.40

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