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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.78, 2,057.70 and 641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.78, 2,057.70 and 641.16 is: 961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.78 : 2,057.70 = 641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.78/2,057.70 = 641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.78x = 2,057.70 × 641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.78x = 1,319,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,314.93/1,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.75

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