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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362, 2,041.64 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362, 2,041.64 and 631.92 is: 947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362 : 2,041.64 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362/2,041.64 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362x = 2,041.64 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362x = 1,290,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,153.15/1,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.25

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