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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.63, 2,065.59 and 646.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.63, 2,065.59 and 646.47 is: 969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.63 : 2,065.59 = 646.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.63/2,065.59 = 646.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.63x = 2,065.59 × 646.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.63x = 1,335,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,341.97/1,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.30

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