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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.66, 2,040.94 and 630.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.66, 2,040.94 and 630.01 is: 943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.66 : 2,040.94 = 630.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.66/2,040.94 = 630.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.66x = 2,040.94 × 630.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.66x = 1,285,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,812.61/1,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.60

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