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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.72, 2,041.96 and 631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.72, 2,041.96 and 631.50 is: 946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.72 : 2,041.96 = 631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.72/2,041.96 = 631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.72x = 2,041.96 × 631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.72x = 1,289,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,497.74/1,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.96

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