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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.42, 2,045.58 and 632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.42, 2,045.58 and 632.98 is: 949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.42 : 2,045.58 = 632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.42/2,045.58 = 632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.42x = 2,045.58 × 632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.42x = 1,294,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,811.23/1,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.68

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