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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.31, 2,055.54 and 640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.31, 2,055.54 and 640.28 is: 959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.31 : 2,055.54 = 640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.31/2,055.54 = 640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.31x = 2,055.54 × 640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.31x = 1,316,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,121.15/1,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.75

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