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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.96, 2,041.20 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.96, 2,041.20 and 631.44 is: 945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.96 : 2,041.20 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.96/2,041.20 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.96x = 2,041.20 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.96x = 1,288,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,895.33/1,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.66

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