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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.45, 2,001.87 and 641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.45, 2,001.87 and 641.09 is: 961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.45 : 2,001.87 = 641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.45/2,001.87 = 641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.45x = 2,001.87 × 641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.45x = 1,283,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,368.83/1,334.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.72

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