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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 2,039.56 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 2,039.56 and 630.12 is: 943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 2,039.56 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/2,039.56 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 2,039.56 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 1,285,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,167.55/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.92

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