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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.91, 2,037.44 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.91, 2,037.44 and 628.08 is: 941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.91 : 2,037.44 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.91/2,037.44 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.91x = 2,037.44 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.91x = 1,279,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,675.32/1,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.69

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