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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.86, 2,044.14 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.86, 2,044.14 and 632 is: 947.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.86 : 2,044.14 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.86/2,044.14 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.86x = 2,044.14 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.86x = 1,291,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,896.48/1,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.93

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