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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.59, 2,046.21 and 634.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.59, 2,046.21 and 634.69 is: 951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.59 : 2,046.21 = 634.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.59/2,046.21 = 634.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.59x = 2,046.21 × 634.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.59x = 1,298,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,709.02/1,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.72

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