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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.47, 2,056.59 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.47, 2,056.59 and 641.25 is: 961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.47 : 2,056.59 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.47/2,056.59 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.47x = 2,056.59 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.47x = 1,318,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,788.34/1,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.59

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