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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.68, 2,039.52 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.68, 2,039.52 and 629.16 is: 943.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.68 : 2,039.52 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.68/2,039.52 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.68x = 2,039.52 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.68x = 1,283,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,188.82/1,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.74

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