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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.38, 2,715.78 and 641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.38, 2,715.78 and 641.14 is: 961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.38 : 2,715.78 = 641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.38/2,715.78 = 641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.38x = 2,715.78 × 641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.38x = 1,741,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,195.19/1,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.25

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