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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.94, 2,041.48 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.94, 2,041.48 and 632 is: 947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.94 : 2,041.48 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.94/2,041.48 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.94x = 2,041.48 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.94x = 1,290,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,215.36/1,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.34

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