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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.62, 2,043.46 and 631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.62, 2,043.46 and 631.70 is: 948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.62 : 2,043.46 = 631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.62/2,043.46 = 631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.62x = 2,043.46 × 631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.62x = 1,290,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,853.68/1,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.03

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