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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.64, 2,058.94 and 641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.64, 2,058.94 and 641.80 is: 962.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.64 : 2,058.94 = 641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.64/2,058.94 = 641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.64x = 2,058.94 × 641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.64x = 1,321,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,427.69/1,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.69

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