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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.43, 2,062.80 and 647.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.43, 2,062.80 and 647.21 is: 969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.43 : 2,062.80 = 647.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.43/2,062.80 = 647.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.43x = 2,062.80 × 647.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.43x = 1,335,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,069.95/1,377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.25

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