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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.01, 2,261.32 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.01, 2,261.32 and 641.25 is: 962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.01 : 2,261.32 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.01/2,261.32 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.01x = 2,261.32 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.01x = 1,450,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,069.85/1,507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.22

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