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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.78, 2,043.84 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.78, 2,043.84 and 631.65 is: 947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.78 : 2,043.84 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.78/2,043.84 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.78x = 2,043.84 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.78x = 1,290,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,991.54/1,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.32

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