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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413, 2,120.40 and 643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413, 2,120.40 and 643.50 is: 965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413 : 2,120.40 = 643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413/2,120.40 = 643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413x = 2,120.40 × 643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413x = 1,364,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,477.40/1,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.66

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