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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.39, 2,067.25 and 647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.39, 2,067.25 and 647.42 is: 970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.39 : 2,067.25 = 647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.39/2,067.25 = 647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.39x = 2,067.25 × 647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.39x = 1,338,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,379.00/1,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.27

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