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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.61, 1,569.39 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.61, 1,569.39 and 636.94 is: 954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.61 : 1,569.39 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.61/1,569.39 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.61x = 1,569.39 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.61x = 999,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,607.27/1,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.18

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