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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.10, 2,058.57 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.10, 2,058.57 and 641.94 is: 962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.10 : 2,058.57 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.10/2,058.57 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.10x = 2,058.57 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.10x = 1,321,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,478.43/1,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.41

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