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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.34, 2,042.69 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.34, 2,042.69 and 631.44 is: 947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.34 : 2,042.69 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.34/2,042.69 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.34x = 2,042.69 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.34x = 1,289,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,836.17/1,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.48

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