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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.32, 2,057.16 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.32, 2,057.16 and 641.28 is: 961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.32 : 2,057.16 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.32/2,057.16 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.32x = 2,057.16 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.32x = 1,319,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,215.56/1,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.30

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