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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.38, 2,042.13 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.38, 2,042.13 and 631.35 is: 946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.38 : 2,042.13 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.38/2,042.13 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.38x = 2,042.13 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.38x = 1,289,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,298.78/1,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.36

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