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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.73, 2,039.04 and 628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.73, 2,039.04 and 628.79 is: 943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.73 : 2,039.04 = 628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.73/2,039.04 = 628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.73x = 2,039.04 × 628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.73x = 1,282,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,117.77/1,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.61

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