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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.06, 2,058.46 and 641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.06, 2,058.46 and 641.26 is: 962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.06 : 2,058.46 = 641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.06/2,058.46 = 641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.06x = 2,058.46 × 641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.06x = 1,320,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,008.06/1,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.06

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