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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.95, 2,048.01 and 1,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.95, 2,048.01 and 1,307.79 is: 1,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.95 : 2,048.01 = 1,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.95/2,048.01 = 1,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.95x = 2,048.01 × 1,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.95x = 2,678,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,367.00/1,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.68

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