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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.61, 2,065 and 941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.61, 2,065 and 941.59 is: 1,417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.61 : 2,065 = 941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.61/2,065 = 941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.61x = 2,065 × 941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.61x = 1,944,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,383.35/1,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.59

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