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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.94, 2,261.97 and 641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.94, 2,261.97 and 641.66 is: 962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.94 : 2,261.97 = 641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.94/2,261.97 = 641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.94x = 2,261.97 × 641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.94x = 1,451,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,415.67/1,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.52

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