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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.51, 2,066.60 and 646.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.51, 2,066.60 and 646.23 is: 969.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.51 : 2,066.60 = 646.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.51/2,066.60 = 646.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.51x = 2,066.60 × 646.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.51x = 1,335,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,498.92/1,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.50

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