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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.97, 2,042.37 and 631.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.97, 2,042.37 and 631.47 is: 946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.97 : 2,042.37 = 631.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.97/2,042.37 = 631.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.97x = 2,042.37 × 631.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.97x = 1,289,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,695.38/1,361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.93

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