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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.67, 2,057.81 and 640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.67, 2,057.81 and 640.84 is: 961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.67 : 2,057.81 = 640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.67/2,057.81 = 640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.67x = 2,057.81 × 640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.67x = 1,318,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,726.96/1,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.40

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