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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.58, 2,046.81 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.58, 2,046.81 and 633.86 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.58 : 2,046.81 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.58/2,046.81 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.58x = 2,046.81 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.58x = 1,297,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,390.99/1,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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