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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.35, 2,044.20 and 632.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.35, 2,044.20 and 632.45 is: 948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.35 : 2,044.20 = 632.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.35/2,044.20 = 632.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.35x = 2,044.20 × 632.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.35x = 1,292,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,844.07/1,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.98

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