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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.53, 2,057.07 and 641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.53, 2,057.07 and 641.18 is: 961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.53 : 2,057.07 = 641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.53/2,057.07 = 641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.53x = 2,057.07 × 641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.53x = 1,318,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,952.14/1,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.66

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