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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.93, 2,073.40 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.93, 2,073.40 and 641.88 is: 963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.93 : 2,073.40 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.93/2,073.40 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.93x = 2,073.40 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.93x = 1,330,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,872.39/1,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.06

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