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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.74, 2,045.28 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.74, 2,045.28 and 632.61 is: 948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.74 : 2,045.28 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.74/2,045.28 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.74x = 2,045.28 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.74x = 1,293,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,864.58/1,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.76

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