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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.64, 2,066.52 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.64, 2,066.52 and 647.12 is: 970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.64 : 2,066.52 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.64/2,066.52 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.64x = 2,066.52 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.64x = 1,337,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,286.42/1,378.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.00

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