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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.25, 2,058.38 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.25, 2,058.38 and 641.34 is: 962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.25 : 2,058.38 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.25/2,058.38 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.25x = 2,058.38 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.25x = 1,320,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,118.22/1,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.01

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