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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.52, 2,068.14 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.52, 2,068.14 and 649.44 is: 973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.52 : 2,068.14 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.52/2,068.14 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.52x = 2,068.14 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.52x = 1,343,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,132.84/1,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.62

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