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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.68, 2,069.94 and 649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.68, 2,069.94 and 649.88 is: 974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.68 : 2,069.94 = 649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.68/2,069.94 = 649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.68x = 2,069.94 × 649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.68x = 1,345,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,212.61/1,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.31

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