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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.42, 2,259.91 and 641.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.42, 2,259.91 and 641.13 is: 961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.42 : 2,259.91 = 641.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.42/2,259.91 = 641.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.42x = 2,259.91 × 641.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.42x = 1,448,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,896.10/1,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.18

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