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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.32, 2,071.77 and 641.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.32, 2,071.77 and 641.49 is: 961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.32 : 2,071.77 = 641.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.32/2,071.77 = 641.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.32x = 2,071.77 × 641.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.32x = 1,329,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,019.74/1,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.44

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