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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.07, 2,057.82 and 641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.07, 2,057.82 and 641.05 is: 962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.07 : 2,057.82 = 641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.07/2,057.82 = 641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.07x = 2,057.82 × 641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.07x = 1,319,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,165.51/1,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.14

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