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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.74, 2,068.62 and 648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.74, 2,068.62 and 648.92 is: 972.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.74 : 2,068.62 = 648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.74/2,068.62 = 648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.74x = 2,068.62 × 648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.74x = 1,342,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,368.89/1,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.91

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