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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.80, 2,069.72 and 649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.80, 2,069.72 and 649.16 is: 973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.80 : 2,069.72 = 649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.80/2,069.72 = 649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.80x = 2,069.72 × 649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.80x = 1,343,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,579.44/1,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.75

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