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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.84, 2,066.88 and 647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.84, 2,066.88 and 647.62 is: 971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.84 : 2,066.88 = 647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.84/2,066.88 = 647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.84x = 2,066.88 × 647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.84x = 1,338,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,552.83/1,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.49

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