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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.38, 2,042.34 and 630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.38, 2,042.34 and 630.49 is: 945.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.38 : 2,042.34 = 630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.38/2,042.34 = 630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.38x = 2,042.34 × 630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.38x = 1,287,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,674.95/1,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.86

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