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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.60, 2,065.32 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.60, 2,065.32 and 646.44 is: 969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.60 : 2,065.32 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.60/2,065.32 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.60x = 2,065.32 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.60x = 1,335,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,105.46/1,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.15

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