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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.78, 2,042.34 and 630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.78, 2,042.34 and 630.66 is: 945.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.78 : 2,042.34 = 630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.78/2,042.34 = 630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.78x = 2,042.34 × 630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.78x = 1,288,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,008.78/1,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.83

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