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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.39, 2,046.99 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.39, 2,046.99 and 634.40 is: 951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.39 : 2,046.99 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.39/2,046.99 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.39x = 2,046.99 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.39x = 1,298,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,610.46/1,364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.79

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