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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.94, 2,042.16 and 632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.94, 2,042.16 and 632.10 is: 947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.94 : 2,042.16 = 632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.94/2,042.16 = 632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.94x = 2,042.16 × 632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.94x = 1,290,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,849.34/1,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.80

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