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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.68, 2,058 and 641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.68, 2,058 and 641.82 is: 962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.68 : 2,058 = 641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.68/2,058 = 641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.68x = 2,058 × 641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.68x = 1,320,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,865.56/1,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.25

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