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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380, 2,068.63 and 648.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380, 2,068.63 and 648.28 is: 971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380 : 2,068.63 = 648.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380/2,068.63 = 648.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380x = 2,068.63 × 648.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380x = 1,341,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,044.66/1,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.77

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