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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.87, 2,057.85 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.87, 2,057.85 and 641.25 is: 961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.87 : 2,057.85 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.87/2,057.85 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.87x = 2,057.85 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.87x = 1,319,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,596.31/1,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.90

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