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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.68, 2,046 and 633.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.68, 2,046 and 633.82 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.68 : 2,046 = 633.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.68/2,046 = 633.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.68x = 2,046 × 633.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.68x = 1,296,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,795.72/1,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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