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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.74, 2,042.46 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.74, 2,042.46 and 630.48 is: 946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.74 : 2,042.46 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.74/2,042.46 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.74x = 2,042.46 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.74x = 1,287,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,730.18/1,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.35

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