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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.81, 2,066.72 and 646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.81, 2,066.72 and 646.99 is: 970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.81 : 2,066.72 = 646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.81/2,066.72 = 646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.81x = 2,066.72 × 646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.81x = 1,337,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,138.77/1,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.48

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